FA release statement after Roy Hodgson's resignation: We back his decision

THE FA claim they back Roy Hodgson's decision to quit following England's shock 2-1 defeat against Iceland.

By Alex Wood

OVER AND OUT: England crashed out of Euro 2016 to Iceland

The veteran boss immediately resigned after the humiliating Euro 2016 exit.

England had taken the lead through a Wayne Rooney penalty.

But Iceland bounced back with goals from Gylfi Sigurdsson and Kolbeinn Sigthorsson.

The statement said: "Like the nation, we are disappointed to lose this evening and that our run in Euro 2016 has come to a premature end.

"We had high hopes of progressing through to the latter stages of the competition and accept that we have not met our own expectations or those of the country.

"We back Roy Hodgson’s decision to step down as England manager and will discuss next steps imminently.

"For now, we congratulate Iceland for reaching the quarter final and wish them well against France at the weekend.

"Finally, our sincere thanks go to the travelling fans for their incredible support tonight and to everyone back home for getting behind the team."