Roy Hodgson 'feeling fine and taking stock' - Danny Murphy

Ex-Fulham captain Danny Murphy claims his former boss Roy Hodgson said he was feeling fine following the health scare that led to the 76-year-old's hospitalisation on Thursday.

Crystal Palace have not issued an update since confirming manager Hodgson was "stable and undergoing tests in hospital" after falling ill during a training session.

Rumours that former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner would imminently replace Hodgson at relegation-threatened Palace had ramped up prior to the ex-England boss’ illness, and the 49-year-old Austrian was spotted at upcoming Eagles opponent Tottenham’s 2-1 Premier League loss to Wolves on Saturday.

Writing in a column for Mail on Sunday, Murphy said: "I messaged (Roy) after the worrying news that he’d been taken ill at Crystal Palace’s training ground and was reassured by his replies. He said he was feeling fine, taking stock and prioritising his health.

"It was good to hear. At 76, he’s absolutely right to put himself first — and he indicated he’s starting to realise that himself.

"Roy has dedicated his life to football and been incredibly successful. He’s won trophies, travelled the world and given so much to so many players — including myself when we reached the Europa League final with Fulham.

"He can be very proud of what he’s achieved and has nothing to prove. I’m sure he felt an enormous sense of responsibility in a tough campaign for Palace, but if this is a full stop on his managerial career, he should step away with full peace of mind."

Sky Sports News on Sunday revealed their German counterpart, Sky Germany, reported Glasner and the south London club had agreed a contract that would secure the 2022 Europa League-winning manager’s services through to 2026, with the option of a