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Sven-Goran Eriksson defends Roy Hodgson's decisions

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England manager Roy Hodgson is the target of a "smear campaign" according to Sven Goran Eriksson.

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has claimed that Roy Hodgson is the target of a 'smear campaign' ahead of Euro 2012.

Hodgson has faced criticism for his decision to leave Rio Ferdinand at home and select Liverpool youngster Martin Kelly despite injuries to a number of players.

Eriksson said: "Choosing Kelly over Ferdinand seems to have caught him in the crossfire and, having selected six Liverpool players, Roy is the target of a smear campaign.

"First of all, they're all good footballers. But secondly, Roy has rock-solid knowledge when it comes to the players' current form.

"I do understand Rio's disappointment. He was an incredibly important player for me in three tournaments, but we mustn't forget the injuries he has suffered this season."

A representative of Ferdinand labelled Hodgson's decision a 'disgrace' last weekend.

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