Liverpool supremo John W Henry says manager Roy Hodgson has the confidence of the new board.

But as regards to Hodgson's future, there were no long-term guarantees.

"Roy has been unfairly criticised," said Henry. "He did not build this team. It takes time for a new manager and a club to click. I can't make any promises, but as a rule we don't sack coaches."

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