Roy Hodgson happy to pose for a 'Telfie'

He is a manager under pressure, but England boss Roy Hodgson was happy to mingle with fans when he visited Shropshire last night.

Hodgson was at AFC Telford United where he saw the nation's under-20 team beat Romania 6-0 in a friendly.

Joining former national boss Steve McClaren among the spectators, they were part of a bumper crowd of 2,596 that attended the ground last night, with admission just £3 for adults and £1.50 concessions. The club were hoping for 3,000-plus.

Telford season ticket holders were rewarded with free entry to the David Hutchinson Stand, for the most prestigious international the club has staged. England under-16s and 19s have played there twice before, along with the 17s and 18s.

Last night's attendance beat the 2,185 that saw England's challenge open against Italy in the UEFA Women's Under-17 European Championship last November.

Hodgson watched from the director's box at the New Bucks Head and was happy to sign autographs and pose for photos.

The club was delighted to have the national boss in attendance and he was in fine spirits before jetting off to Switzerland, where England face a tough European Championship qualifier on Monday night.