Roy Hodgson interviewed for the England manager's job and Harry Redknapp wishes him well However, there has been only a relatively mild backlash. That will encourage the FA and Hodgson, whose record in international football, in particular, is impressive. The 64 year-old's cause was helped on Monday by Redknapp's reaction to being overlooked. The Spurs manager, who will not hold a press conference ahead of Wednesday's match away to Bolton Wanderers, said: "I like Roy, he's a top man, he is a good guy and I am sure he will make a big success [of it]." Nevertheless, the decision to approach Hodgson will serve as a huge blow to Redknapp, who will now hope to open talks over a new contract at Spurs. There were suggestions on Monday that, with one year left on the manager's deal, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would weigh up what to do in the summer particularly if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League. The likelihood is that Redknapp will stay, for one more season at least, but might have to wait to receive a new contract. Hodgson spent Monday in discussions with Bernstein, the FA director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking, the FA general secretary Alex Horne and Adrian Bevington, the managing director of Club England. They covered the parameters of the role, Hodgson's vision for the job, his potential contract and technical staff. The FA regards the appointment as long term. The new manager will also be charged with taking a key role in the development of the forthcoming national football centre in Burton upon Trent. The FA admires Hodgson's tournament experience and his standing within Uefa and Fifa, but his primary role will be to get the best from the senior team. It is expected that he will see out the domestic season with West Brom, although he is likely to be involved in planning with England before then as the FA prepares for the Euro 2012 squad selection, two friendlies and the summer finals. Stuart Pearce, the England caretaker manager, will be given a role in the new set-up. Hodgson is unlikely to spring any selection surprises with his 23-man squad. How he handles the situation between John Terry and Rio Ferdinand will be crucial, given that the former faces a July trial in which he denies a charge of racially abusing Ferdinand's brother Anton. Hodgson must decide whether to select either player, as well as tackle the thorny problem of the captaincy. Terry will not be restored to that role and it could be that Hodgson appoints Steven Gerrard, with whom he worked at Liverpool. West Brom granted permission for the FA to speak to Hodgson after Saturday's goalless draw against Aston Villa. The manager spoke to Bernstein on the telephone on Sunday before travelling down to London for formal talks. His appointment will be relatively straightforward given that his contract runs out on June 30, thus denying West Brom any compensation - unlike Spurs, who would have demanded as much as £10million to release Redknapp. However, the FA is adamant that finances did not influence their decision. Asked if he held any grudges towards the FA, Redknapp said on Monday: "No not at all, I don't get like that. I don't hold grudges. I am very fortunate, there's lots of people who would give anything to have the job I have. I suppose it has dragged on. It is no problem, I will just get on with my job here and hopefully we have a good end to the season. We've had a great season so far and we have got three games to get that Champions League spot now and that is all my focus has ever been on, nothing has ever changed that. I still think England has great players, some young players coming through and some great experienced players, so I am looking forward to the European Championship.