Roy Hodgson insists he will not resign as England manager after Uruguay loss

Roy Hodgson has insisted he would not resign despite conceding that England’s chances of emerging from Group D and into the knockout phase of the World Cup are “unbelievably slim” after a devastating late defeat by Uruguay.

Luis Suárez, who had been pictured leaving hospital in a wheelchair after surgery on his left knee just 28 days before this contest, was carried from the turf at the end on his team-mates’ shoulders after scoring the goals that left England without a point at the foot of their section, and potentially facing elimination as early as Friday. While the Liverpool striker claimed he was eagerly waiting to see what his critics made of his match-winning display, England are braced to endure their briefest appearance at a World Cup since 1954.

Hodgson and his players were distraught at the final whistle, with only Italy wins in their remaining two fixtures and a success by two clear goals against Costa Rica next week enough to take England through.

The manager, asked if he would now consider his position after two years in charge, having seen his team beaten by the same 2-1 scoreline by Italy on Saturday, said: “No. I don’t have any intention to resign. I’ve been really happy with the way the players have responded to the work we’ve tried to do. I’m bitterly disappointed, of course, but I don’t feel I need to resign, no. On the other hand, and if the Football Association think I’m not the right man to do the job, that will be their decision and not mine.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/20/roy-hodgson-england-uruguay-luis-suarez