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Roy Hodgson: Crystal Palace boss will not use word 'retirement' around future

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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says he will not mention the word "retire" when discussing his next steps in football.

The 75-year-old former England manager returned to Selhurst Park in March for a second spell on a deal running until the end of the season.

He has now guided the Eagles to safety after they were three points above the relegation zone when he took over.

"I should leave the options totally open and who knows what will happen," said Hodgson.

"I'm not going to mention the word 'retire'. I don't think I did the first time, I tried not to, but of course it became I assumed that when I left Crystal Palace and didn't look for another job, I was retiring.