Harry Redknapp backs Glenn Hoddle as Queens Park Rangers coach

Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has backed Glenn Hoddle to be a success as first-team coach with the club.

The former England manager joined Redknapp's backroom staff at Loftus Road on Tuesday following an eight-year spell away from the game.

"I am really pleased to bring Glenn in," Redknapp told the club's official website. "I spoke with the chairman about the possibility of bringing Glenn in, and he thought it was a great idea.

"Glenn will be great. He has a brilliant knowledge of the game and will be fantastic out on the training ground with the players."

QPR get their Premier League campaign underway on Saturday when they entertain Hull City.