ENGLAND football manager Roy Hodgson spoke at the Oxford Union yesterday afternoon.

The former Crystal Palace player, 65, arrived at the Frewin Court venue for a 3pm talk.

Over the years he has coached and managed in many countries, including Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. More recently he managed Fulham, Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion and was named League Managers’ Association Manager of The Year in 2010.

He became the England coach in May 2012, taking the team to the Quarter Finals of the European Championships.

The media were barred from the event by the FA.