Hodgson: "I’m happier with 2-2 than 1-1"

Roy Hodgson was proud of his side's performance in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City, in particular the desire the Eagles showed in fighting back from the late double sucker punch that Sergio Agüero handed them.

Speaking in his post-match press conference, Hodgson analysed the game: "It would’ve been cruel to have lost it. I thought we held out well. And our defence was still strong until the equaliser came. Unfortunately for us it came after such a fine piece of play: the cross and movement from Agüero. There are certain goals where you just have to hold your hand up sometimes and say ‘I don’t quite know what we could’ve done better to stop that.’

"But for them to then go and get the second…