Roy Hodgson resigns as England crash to humiliating Iceland defeat

Having arrived at Euro 2016 among the favourites, falling at the last-16 hurdle to a country the size of Leicester ranks alongside the 1950 World Cup exit to the United States in the embarrassment stakes - and led to Hodgson immediately stepping down as manager.

Hodgson confirmed his assistant managers Ray Lewington and Gary Neville will also leave their roles.

It was a result few could argue with after a cumbersome, uninspiring and ragged England display at the Stade de Nice, where Iceland secured a deserved 2-1 win thanks to a ruthlessness the Three Lions could only dream of.

The greatest day in the tiny Nordic island's footballing history led to Hodgson announcing his resignation, and the dearth of options to replace him is as demoralising as this display on the French Riviera.

Wayne Rooney's penalty gave England a dream start after four minutes, but from that point they were largely outfought, outbattled and outplayed.

The 68-year-old had been in charge for four years after replacing Fabio Capello. However, the former West Bromwich Albion manager has won just three of 11 games in major tournament finals.

He resigned, along with with coaches Ray Lewington and Gary Neville, minutes after the final whistle.

The coaching staff of Gary Neville and Ray Lewington are following Hodgson out, with the pair sat with the outgoing manager in the press conference.

Before coming to speak to the media the trio went in and spoke to the players, as well as telling Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn and technical director Dan Ashworth of their decision in the dressing room.

"I'm extremely disappointed, of course, about tonight's result and ultimately our exit from the competition," he said.

"We haven't progressed as far as I thought we were capable of, and that's obviously not acceptable.

"I am actually proud of the work that my coaching staff and I have achieved in our time at the helm with England.

"The transition from a squad whose average was 30 to now being the youngest in the tournament is both remarkable and exciting for the future of English football.

"I would have loved to stay on for another two years, however I am pragmatic and know that we are in the results business.

"My contract was always up after the Euros so now is the time for someone else to oversee the progress of this young, hungry and extremely talented group of players.

"They've been fantastic and they have done everything that has been asked of them.

"When I arrived I was told that players didn't turn up to play for their country or that they pull out at the last minute. But I have not seen any of that.

"These players love to play for their country and their commitment has been unquestioned.

"Ray and Gary have asked me to speak on their behalf. They arrived with me as part of my coaching team and they'll leave with me.

"I'd like to thank them for their dedicated support and for the major part they've played in our team preparation.

"Finally I'd like to thank all the support staff, players, the FA and of course the fans.

"It's been a fantastic journey these four years and it's one I'll look back on or remember with pride.

"Finally I'd like to thank you, the media, for the support that you've given me over the four years.

"I am sorry it's had to end this way with another exit from the tournament but these things happen and all I can do is wish everybody all the very best and hope that you will still be able to see an England team in a final of a major tournament fairly soon.

"We've been unable to deliver. Thank you very much."

Fans reacted with dismay to the result.

Derek Wainwright, 52, from Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, said: "I'm a bit shell-shocked. To have an England captain taken off after 80 minutes... I just do not know what to say."

Wayne Johnstone, 47, of Manchester, said: "At the end of the day, we just couldn't get a goal. It's just heartbreaking.

"My fiancee is French and I was hoping we'd win and there would be a game between England and France in the quarter-final but it isn't to be.

"I won't hear the last of it when I get back. I'll be in for plenty of stick."

Ben Hesketh, 27, of Preston said: "I just feel depressed, to be honest. It's teams like that we should be beating. That was atrocious really.

"You've got to feel for the fans who have come out here, spent all their money and then this."

Phil Harrison, 26, also of Preston, said: "Part of me is glad they've won because they're the nicest fans I've ever met. We'll clap them and join in their party."

Joe Fowler, from Bradford, said: "England were absolutely shocking. They don't deserve to be at the tournament. Every round they've played, they've been diabolical. They do not play as a team and it's upsetting."