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Crystal Palace are 'considering Steve Cooper and Gareth Southgate' as replacements for Roy Hodgson... while Lille's Paulo Fonseca 'also admired' as they prepare for the long term

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Crystal Palace have identified former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper and England manager Gareth Southgate as potential long-term replacements for Roy Hodgson, according to reports.

76-year-old Hodgson has endured a difficult season in the dugout that started brightly, but has since faded with Palace dropping to within five-points of the relegation zone with recent thrashings against Arsenal and Brighton.

A victory against Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Monday evening would alleviate some of the discontent from sections over the club fanbase who want to see Hodgson replaced and Palace have began identifying potential successors, as reported by The Sun.