Roy Hodgson admits he's saddened to be leaving West Bromwich Albion.

The manager is now taking charge fulltime of England.

Hodgson, in his programme notes for Sunday's game, said: "I must confess to a feeling of sadness at leaving West Brom.

"I have been very happy here and it is no secret that I was in advanced talks with the club over a new contract.

"I was not looking to leave the club but as a proud Englishman, when I was offered the opportunity to manage the national team, it was something I could not turn down.

"I would like to say thank you to everyone who has worked with me at the Hawthorns in terms of the football staff and those elsewhere at the club who have all worked so hard to help take the club forward."