(Reuters) - Roy Hodgson is solely focused on helping Crystal Palace retain their Premier League status and is banking on the connections he made in his previous stint at Selhurst Park to help him reintegrate, the former England boss said on Thursday.
Hodgson, who was in charge of Palace between 2017-2021, replaced Patrick Vieira earlier this month, after the Frenchman was sacked following a poor run of form that left the team three points above the relegation zone.
"The time I spent here were good years. I forged a very good relationship, not only with the owners and the sporting director but I think a lot of people around the place as well, not least of all a large group of the players," Hodgson told reporters ahead of Saturday's home game against Leicester City.
Hodgson was brought in on a short-term deal until the end of the season, and the Englishman said he is not thinking about his future at the club. "Knowing Steve and the owners as well as I do I am sure they have ideas and have got plans going forward.
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