The Football Association have confirmed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as the new England manager on a four-year deal.
Joining from West Brom, Hodgson finalised terms on Tuesday afternoon after four hours of talks on Monday.
The 64-year-old - the only man approached by the FA - will be officially unveiled at a Wembley press conference at 4pm.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp had long been the fans' favourite but Soho Square chiefs have turned to a man with considerable international experience to succeed Fabio Capello.
In a 36-year career, Hodgson has coached in England, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland and Italy, where he was twice in charge of Internazionale.
He has also managed in Finland, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, who he guided to the 1994 World Cup finals in the United States.
Hodgson will take charge of Albion's final two games of the Premier League season against Bolton and Arsenal before taking up his new role on 14 May.
West Brom chairman Jeremy Pearce said: "We did not want Roy to leave and he will be a tough act to follow.
"But we understand Roy's desire to take the England job and he will leave us after the Arsenal game on 13 May with our best wishes.
"The board will now concentrate on the important task of appointing a new head coach. I want to reassure our supporters that we will do everything possible to identify and appoint the right man."
The 64-year-old - the only man approached by the FA - will be officially unveiled at a Wembley press conference at 4pm.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp had long been the fans' favourite but Soho Square chiefs have turned to a man with considerable international experience to succeed Fabio Capello.
In a 36-year career, Hodgson has coached in England, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland and Italy, where he was twice in charge of Internazionale.
He has also managed in Finland, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, who he guided to the 1994 World Cup finals in the United States.
Hodgson will take charge of Albion's final two games of the Premier League season against Bolton and Arsenal before taking up his new role on 14 May.
West Brom chairman Jeremy Pearce said: "We did not want Roy to leave and he will be a tough act to follow.
"But we understand Roy's desire to take the England job and he will leave us after the Arsenal game on 13 May with our best wishes.
"The board will now concentrate on the important task of appointing a new head coach. I want to reassure our supporters that we will do everything possible to identify and appoint the right man."
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