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Greg Dyke: Roy Hodgson will keep job if England reach Euro 2016 semis

England manager Roy Hodgson waves to fans in Chantilly
Image: Hodgson's current contract is due to expire at the end of Euro 2016

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke says Roy Hodgson will keep his job if England reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016.

The 68-year-old's current deal expires this summer but he wants to continue to lead the side to the World Cup in Russia in two years' time.

"I think we have been pretty clear with Roy and ourselves, no decision will be taken until this tournament is over," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"What we have said if we have played well then I think he will be renewed. Doing well? Semi-finals would be great; quarter-finals if we play well and meet one of the best sides and unfortunately lost or went out on penalties, something like that.

"If you can win it that is great success. If you get knocked out in the group stage that is disaster. That is the sort of discussion that will go on."

Whenever Hodgson leaves the job, be it this summer or in 2018, the FA may turn to a foreign manager again for his replacement.

However, unlike with the appointment of his predecessor Fabio Capello, Dyke thinks the FA need to pick someone with Premier League experience - whether they are from this country or another.

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England coach Roy Hodgson celebrates after the Euro 2016 victory over Wales
Image: Hodgson celebrates after the Euro 2016 victory over Wales

"The Premier League is increasingly becoming an international tournament where the fans are English but not many other people are," he added.

"We are worried about it in terms of mangers, player and owners. It won't be my decision but when the time comes to find another England manager I am not sure you can stick to 'It has to be English', but I do think it is someone who has to understand English football and English culture.

"My view is you'd want someone who has managed in England and understands English football, it doesn't necessarily mean he has to be English."

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