Hodgson puts WBA contract talks on hold

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson will wait until the end of the season to discuss a new contract with the club, as he firstly concentrates on guaranteeing Premier League survival for next year.

Hodgson has been a surprise candidate to take the vacant England job role, vacated since Fabio Capello stepped down last month.


"I've said to the chairman [Jeremy Peace] it would be nice if we can make certain we are on safe ground if we are to talk about the future," Hodgson said.


"I can't give them the guarantee because I haven't signed a new contract.


"But there is no reason for them to be concerned about that."