Liverpool icon John Aldridge says Roy Hodgson is the right fit for Anfield.
The Fulham boss is expected to be confirmed as new Reds manager in the next 24 hours.
Aldridge believes the former Inter Milan and Blackburn boss has the credentials.
"His experience is fantastic with the jobs he's done in Italy and Switzerland (as coach of the national team)," he told Sky Sports News.
"He might have had a bad year or two at Blackburn Rovers, but when you've been in the game as long as he has, you are allowed a few mistakes."
Hodgson was named League Managers' Association manager of the year after guiding Fulham to a runners-up place in the Europa League but he will have to do considerably better at Anfield if he is to appease supporters.
"While he may not have been the fans' choice ultimately he's in charge and he has got to be given the opportunity to do the job to the best of his ability," said Les Lawson, secretary of the official LFC supporters' association.
"But what he achieved at Fulham would have been unacceptable if he achieved it here - there's more expectation."
