It was too early to judge Hodgson in 2012 .
The manner in which England were outclassed by Italy was a sign of things to come , even if Hodgson 's side did ultimately lose that quarter - final in Kiev only on penalties .
It was too early to judge Hodgson in 2012 , but the manner in which England were outclassed by Italy was a sign of things to come , even if Hodgson 's side did ultimately lose that quarter - final in Kiev only on penalties .