Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has wished Kenny Dalglish all the best after the Scot took the Liverpool job.
Within minutes of the news of Roy Hodgson's departure, Xabi sent a best wishes message on Twitter.
Alonso wrote: "Good luck King Kenny!!"
His message was quickly re-tweeted by another former Red and Alonso's current Real Madrid teammate Alvaro Arbeola.
Meanwhile, Dalglish's son, Paul, admitted he felt sad to see Hodgson leave the club, but is delighted his father is back at the helm.
He tweeted: "Kenneth the hr Kenneth the man. Bitter sweet 4 me as wanted Roy 2 succeed but it'll make me so proud 2 see Dad in charge at the club he loves."