Hodgson insists Arsenal target Hangeland happy at Fulham

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits he's delighted to have kept hold of defender Brede Hangeland.

The centre half, who has since been offered a new contract, was linked with Arsenal in the summer and Hodgson is happy he chose to stay at the club.

Hodgson said: "I think he realises that it was nice to be associated to Arsenal and that it was nice that people regarded him as good enough to take that step to a club like Arsenal but it didn't happen so he's quite happy to stay here."