Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has apologised for suggesting defender Marc Guehi could become England’s future captain following the Eagles’ 5-1 win over Leeds United last weekend.
Guehi has been a revelation since he joined from Chelsea two years ago and Hodgson has been left thoroughly impressed by the 22-year-old’s maturity, as well as how he conducts himself on and off the field. Consequently, the 75-year-old recently tipped the ex-Blues defender to one day lead his country.
However, acknowledging he may have got a little ahead of himself with his post-match comments, Hodgson has since backtracked.
“I’m sorry Marc,” he said.
“I shouldn’t have given you that little pat on the back which I gave, by suggesting England captaincy!
“His maturity has impressed me. It did when he was (on loan) at Swansea and we were hoping we could sign him. Doug (Freedman) and I were watching him. He’s an intelligent player who thinks a lot about his game.”