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Watford appoint former England coach Hodgson as manager

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May 19, 2021 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson waves to fans after one of his last games before retirement Pool via REUTERS

Watford have named former England and Liverpool coach Roy Hodgson as manager the day after sacking Claudio Ranieri following Friday's 3-0 home drubbing by fellow strugglers Norwich City, the Premier League club said.

Hodgson has been brought in to keep Watford in the top flight, a task he achieved for four seasons in a row with Crystal Palace, the last team he managed.

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