Roy Hodgson to be unveiled as England manager at 4pm The FA are set to unveil Roy Hodgson as the new England manager after calling a press conference at Wembley for 4pm today. The announcement comes following four-hour long talks yesterday held between the West Brom manager and the four members of the Club England board charged with appointing the successor to Fabio Capello. Those talks broke up without any official statement, although the discussions have been described as positive, while photographs of Hodgson leaving the national stadium pictured with with an itinerary for Euro 2012. It was understood that this morning the finishing touches were being put to the 64-year-old's contract. Although it is not certain how long a contract Hodgson will be given, it has been reported that this is a long-term appointment, which could see him through to Euro 2016 in France. It is thought Hodgson will see out the last two games of West Brom's season - against Bolton and Arsenal - before taking up the role. There had been some suggestions that Hodgson could turn down the role as England manager, owing to his comments about being reluctant if he lacked the public's support. Although the announcement regarding today's press conference would make it appear the former Liverpool manager has put those concerns to one side. He has previously spoken of how much of an honour it would be to manage the national team and that it is the pinnacle of any manager's career. Today's press conference will mark the end of an incredible 48-hours. On Sunday evening the FA announced that it has sought, and been given permission by West Brom to speak to Hodgson. They confirmed that they were speaking only to Hodgson - signalling that the favourite for the role, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, had been passed over. Related links... Roy Hodgson: Trust in him, 'put a shift in', and you will reap rewards James Lawton: FA's treatment of Harry Redknapp over England job is nothing short of appalling Sam Wallace: Element of relief for Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp that he is no longer in limbo over England Michael McCarthy: Don't do it, Woy - it's not worth it