Euro 2016: Wayne Rooney desperate for Roy Hodgson to stay as England boss after his contract ends this summer
Skipper says Three Lions squad love how boss has brought on so many young players - but admits decision is down to the FA
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WAYNE ROONEY admits he is desperate to see Roy Hodgson remain in charge of England.
Hodgson’s contract runs out after Euro 2016 and FA chiefs will ask him to stay providing the Three Lions reach the quarter-finals in style.
Skipper Rooney, 30, said: “We want him to stay but that is down to his bosses but, of course, as players we want him to stay.
“It shouldn’t go unnoticed the amount of young players he has introduced into the squad over the last four years.
“There was a big issue in terms of everyone saying we didn’t have the young players coming through in England which other countries had.
“In fairness to the Premier League clubs, they have brought young players through and Roy has picked them and, in my opinion, created a very good team but also a fantastic atmosphere around the training ground and a great base for England’s future in the next six to eight years.”
On Hodgson’s future, FA chairman Greg Dyke said: “I think we’ve been pretty clear with Roy and ourselves — no decision will be taken until this tournament is over.
“What we have said is that if we have done well and 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.”
Hodgson said: “The fact is my boss will do what my boss wants to do and I will, as an employee, work until such time as I’m no longer needed.”
Asked if he felt other clubs would be interested if England let him go, Hodgson replied: “I don’t know. I hope so.”