Hodgson waiting game for England

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ROY HODGSON is stalling on a decision on the Liverpool job - in case Fabio Capello gets the sack.

Fulham boss Hodgson has told friends managing England would be a dream job and is now watching developments closely.

Under-pressure Capello, on £6 million a year, is under massive pressure and may quit if England fail to reach the second round after Wednesday's crunch Group C game with Slovenia.

Hodgson was yesterday installed as the bookies' favourite to be the next England manager.

Ex-Switzerland and Inter Milan boss Hodgson has done a hugely impressive job at Fulham, which is why Liverpool have made him their top target and they are still hoping to appoint him this week.

But the uncertainty surrounding the England job and Capello's future has given Hodgson new food for thought and the 62-year-old may be tempted to leave Fulham for one last big job.

Liverpool want him but proud Englishman Hodgson - currently working as a TV pundit with the BBC in South Africa - would find it hard to turn down his country.

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.