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Trevor Brooking: "It's going to be a tough job"

Football Association director of football development Trevor Brooking hopes that recently-appointed England boss Roy Hodgson is given the chance to improve results.

Football Association director of football development Trevor Brooking has called on the supporters to back recently-appointed England boss Roy Hodgson.

Hodgson was appointed as the new manager on Tuesday, and Brooking has admitted that the priority is to improve on recent disappointments.

"It's going to be a tough job, whoever the manager is. In 2006, we had some injuries, 2008 we didn't qualify, 2010 was a poor tournament. The lack of success we've had is something that will affect the expectancy level," Brooking told reporters.

"I do believe we have a really good coach and a good choice who can improve this current squad. The priority has to be the results of the senior team. I hope everyone will give him the chance to do so."

Hodgson has signed a four-year contract.

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