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Roy Hodgson considering Norwich job as former England boss eyes return to management in the Championship

Canaries are looking for a new boss after firing Alex Neil

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ROY HODGSON is reportedly in the frame to become Norwich’s new manager.

According to the , the former England chief is prepared to work in the Championship as he seeks a route back into football.

 Roy Hodgson in considering a return to management with Norwich
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Roy Hodgson in considering a return to management with NorwichCredit: Reuters

Hodgson has not managed since stepping down as England boss following the Three Lions’ humiliating Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland.


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But he is now thought to be considering taking the reins at Carrow Road, where he would work for family friend Delia Smith.

Alan Pardew is the bookies’ favourite, with Mark Warburton also in the running – although the former Brentford and Rangers boss is expected to take over at Nottingham Forest this week.

 Roy Hodgson has not managed since England were knocked out of Euro 2016 by Iceland
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Roy Hodgson has not managed since England were knocked out of Euro 2016 by IcelandCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Hodgson is a family friend of Delia Smith, who is the club's joint majority shareholder along with her husband Michael Wynn Jones (centre)
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Hodgson is a family friend of Delia Smith, who is the club's joint majority shareholder along with her husband Michael Wynn Jones (centre)Credit: Reuters

The Canaries are in the market for a new boss having axed Alex Neil with the club’s chances of bouncing back to the Premier League in tatters.

They have won just one of their last eight Championship matches and now sit 12 points back from the play-off spots with nine games left.

 Former Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is thought to be in the running for the Norwich job
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Former Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is thought to be in the running for the Norwich jobCredit: Getty Images
 Former Rangers chief Mark Warburton could also take over, but Nottingham Forest is seen as a more likely destination
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Former Rangers chief Mark Warburton could also take over, but Nottingham Forest is seen as a more likely destinationCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Neil, 32, told : "It’s a strange feeling but all good things come to an end, and unfortunately that’s what happened with Norwich.

“The play-offs were going to be difficult with the league position we found ourselves in, but I was still hopeful we could put a run of results together.

 Alex Neil was axed as Norwich chief with the club out of contention for promotion
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Alex Neil was axed as Norwich chief with the club out of contention for promotionCredit: PA:Press Association

“I felt I had a lot of fight left in me to see this season through and go on and hopefully try and improve and get us up the table. But, these things happen in football.

“I’ve got no grievances and certainly no bitterness whatsoever to anybody at Norwich.

"The club is set up really well to move forward and be successful. They’ve got some really exciting young talent there.

“I really do wish them all the success and am really looking forward to my next challenge.”

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