Former England coach Graham Taylor hopes fans give Roy Hodgson time to get his feet under the table.

Many expected Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp to be named England coach ahead of the West Bromwich Albion manager.

Launching the new Vauxhall youth initiative Football Mash Up in Luton today, Taylor said: "There is a small section of people who have already made their minds up about Roy.

"Harry was their lad - and he hasn't got the job.

"I just hope they are fair and deal with Roy in a fair way because it can have a significant effect.

"When we lost to Sweden, it was my second defeat in 24 games, but it meant we weren't going into the later stages.

"That is fair enough. But the way it was handled opened me up to being held responsible for everything that goes wrong.

"In addition, my authority with the players was diminished because it all became a big laugh.

"From that moment on, it was harder for me as a person to maintain the authority I had prior to it."