West Bromwich Albion chairman Jeremy Peace has wished Roy Hodgson the best of luck in his new role as manager of England.
The 64-year-old will leave the Hawthorns at the end of the Premier League season to take charge of the Three Lions.
Despite admitting that he was disappointed with Hodgson's departure, Peace has said that he understands the manager's reasoning.
"Roy's appointment as England manager is obviously disappointing news for the club as we would have liked him to sign a new contract, which was in the process of negotiation, and remain as our head coach," Peace told the club's official website. "But we understand Roy's desire to take the England job and he will leave us after the Arsenal game on May 13 with our best wishes.
"Of course, with Euro 2012 around the corner, we appreciate that some of Roy's focus over the next 12 days will be on England matters.
"But we are delighted he will be seeing the season out with us."
Hodgson has agreed a four-year deal with the Football Association.
Liam Apicella
