Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes caretaker manager Scott Parker is a good appointment made by Fulham.

Hodgson expressed his "disappointment" that former club Fulham "harshly" chose to sack Claudio Ranieri after just 106 days at Craven Cottage - but he believes that in Parker they have a potential successor with the ability to excel.

"Scott was an exceptionally good player, and had a wonderful career at West Ham and Tottenham," said Hodgson, having managed the then-midfielder while with England.

"I've no doubt about his credentials, his potential. He has a nice personality and he has worked hard on his coaching badges, and to develop himself as a coach, though I have no dealings with him on those side of things.

"I can only wish him well, while bemoaning it is at the expense of someone like Ranieri. He (Parker) was a very, very dedicated professional and someone who maximised his career, who really brought out the best in what he had.

"He was an important member of my team going into the Euros in 2012. We will see how he does.

"I think it is harsh (on Ranieri). It doesn't please me to see this situation, not only for Ranieri, but for Fulham, a club that is close to me."