Roy Hodgson has spoken of his delight at being named the new England Manager.

Roy Hodgson has spoken of his delight at being named the new England Manager.

Talking at the press conference at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, Hodgson, who will remain West Brom manager until the end of the season, said: "It is a very proud day for me and I am very happy man to be offered the chance to manage my country.

"I am looking forward to the job and everyone knows it is not an easy one. I am also hoping that everyone from the fans to the players will get behind the team.

"It is the team that counts. I will do my very best to ensure the team is well prepared for the task that lies ahead. I am grateful for the chance to be the manager of England I am a looking forward to it.

"It is going to be difficult but hopefully I have got a lot of time on my hands to think about it and make the decisions I think are necessary.

"The players are well known to me. I will speak to as many players as I can and do as much research as I can."

An FATV exclusive interview with Roy is available to watch below.

The new Manager will take charge of England at Wembley for the first time, when the Three Lions take on Belgium on Saturday 2 June at Wembley Stadium (kick-off 5.15pm). Tickets are available at www.TheFA.com/Tickets