Roy Hodgson, who was in charge of Switzerland in the early to mid-1990s, talks to UEFA.com about his former side's perfect start to 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Hodgson twice beat the Swiss with England en route to UEFA EURO 2016 but saw more than enough positive signs not to be surprised by their three wins from three – including against European champions Portugal – in Group B."We played in Basel (2-0) and at Wembley (2-0) and I thought on both occasions that they were very good and would be our fiercest rivals in the group. They've continued in that vein. [Coach Vladimir] Petković is doing an
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Hodgson backs England to open the floodgates
Roy Hodgson, England managerIt is very disappointing. Once again we have had all the play and a lot of opportunities in and around the Slovakia box and not been able to take one. It is both frustrating and disappointing, but I believe it will come as we have players in the team who can and will score goals.Nathaniel Clyne had a very good game as did Jordan Henderson in front of him. They strengthened their chances of playing in future games and proved we have a very strong squad of players. What would have changed had Wayne [Rooney] started? They came on – Wayne, Harry