Roy Hodgson spoilt for choice if he decides to go back to basics | Michael Cox

The new England manager has always liked a traditional No9 and utterly basic centre-forwards often thrive at international level

Now Roy Hodgson's main focus is the England job, it's difficult to work why he's seeing out the remainder of the season at West Bromwich Albion. His current squad will surely notice their manager's mind is elsewhere, and staying on for the final two games of the season prevents Hodgson travelling to other fixtures to watch candidates for his 23-man squad.

Hodgson has stepped down from his media responsibilities until the end of the season, precisely because he would be asked endless questions about the England team, taking the focus away from West Bromwich. As a consequence, there have been no hints about strategy this summer.

Based upon his history as a coach,... [via Guardian - Football]