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Premier League's oldest manager Roy Hodgson, 76, is 'taken ill' at Crystal Palace training - and press conference is cancelled minutes before he was due to speak while facing the sack

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Roy Hodgson is receiving medical attention after falling ill during a training session at Crystal Palace’s HQ.

The 76-year-old head coach suffered the worrying episode as he put his team through their paces ahead of Monday’s clash at Everton on the training pitch at the club’s Beckenham facility.

‘Unfortunately, today’s press conference will no longer take place as scheduled as Roy Hodgson was taken ill during this morning’s training session,’ read a statement.

Players and staff were said to be visibly concerned by the incident.

Mail Sport revealed on Wednesday that Hodgson is set to lose his job as Eagles boss following a run of three wins in 19 matches.