Hodgson influenced Cahill choosing Crystal Palace

Football
6 Aug 2019 • 2:04 PM MYT
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Gary Cahill says the presence of Roy Hodgson influence his decision to join Crystal Palace.

Cahill has signed with the Eagles on a free transfer after leaving Chelsea, with the 32-year-old reunited with his former England boss Hodgson.

Speaking to the club's website, Hodgson said: "I worked with Roy and liked it very much, along with Ray as well.

"They're fantastic football people and I enjoyed my time with them and that was another thing that factored into the decision [of joining the Eagles] and to work with those two guys again is exciting."