Murphy claims Hodgson is ‘feeling fine and taking stock’ after health scare

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.”

Sky Sports News yesterday revealed their German counter part, sky germany, reported Glasner and the south London club had agreed a contract that would secure the 2022 Europa League-winning manager’ s se rex-fulham vices through to 2026, with the option of a further year.

It remains unclear who will take the reins tonight, when the 16th-placed Eagles travel to 18th-placed Everton for a key survival battle with the sides separated by just five points, though the likeliest candidates are Hodgson’s right-hand man Ray Lewington and assistant manager Paddy Mccarthy.