Senior England players doubted Roy Hodgson's ability to lead the team to the latter stages of Euro 2016 prior to Monday night's defeat to Iceland, according to Sky Sports.

Instead, they lost faith in his decision-making as the tournament progressed.

Sky Sports News HQ understands senior members of the squad were concerned Hodgson's tactics would not get the best out of the team, while others questioned the selection of players suffering a lack of confidence or form.

SSNHQ has been told that senior England players:

Were surprised by the use of a 4-3-3 formation, which had barely been implemented in any of England's friendly matches in 2016.

...Questioned the selection of Raheem Sterling for the Iceland game, after he showed signs of lacking confidence throughout the tournament.

...Felt momentum had been lost by making six changes for the Slovakia game, which they drew 0-0.

...Wondered why Adam Lallana did not start against Iceland after his impressive performances during the group stages.

...Debated among themselves the merits of playing Wayne Rooney in midfield, for the first time in his England career.

...Were left frustrated that Marcus Rashford was left to warm up for approximately 10 minutes before he was sent on for the final four minutes of the Iceland game with England in desperate need of a goal.

...Felt his pre-prepared statement at the post-Iceland press conference was an indication he may have doubted the team's chances before the game.

England were beaten 2-1 by Iceland in one of the biggest shocks in European Championship history, eliminating them from the competition at round of 16 stage.

The defeat prompted Hodgson to immediately offer his resignation to FA chief executive Martin Glenn, who accepted without hesitation.