West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson hopes fans can understand his decision to tale the England job.

Hodgson will take charge of Albion's final two games of the campaign against Bolton and Arsenal.

He hopes Baggies supporters understand his decision to quit after 15 months for the England post.

Hodgson said: "It's been a magnificent time at Albion. I've been made to feel so welcome by the fans and players. It's been a marvellous time.

"But the England national job is something quite different. I hope everyone understands that it was an opportunity I felt obliged to accept."