Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has spoken of his respect for Fulham rival Roy Hodgson.

Hodgson masterminded Fulham's amazing Europa League victory over Juventus on Thursday and will face Mancini's City tomorrow.

The Italian said: "I know him from when he worked in Italy.

"He worked very well at Inter. I have a lot of respect for him.

"He is a good manager and he is a good man."