Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was the early favourite to replace Patrick Vieira as Crystal Palace manager - but has now been leapfrogged by Roy Hodgson.
The London outfit took the decision to part ways with the former Arsenal captain on Friday morning after a run of 11 games without a win in the Premier League.
The Eagles are 12th but are just three points above the drop zone and their terrible form since the turn of the year has put them in the thick of the battle for survival.
