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Ex-Chelsea star Le Saux backs QPR's Hoddle appointment

Graeme Le Saux is confident that Glenn Hoddle will be a success under Harry Redknapp at QPR.

The former England manager has been appointed to Redknapp's Loftus Road coaching staff and former Chelsea defender Le Saux believes he will be a hit in west London because of his brilliant tactical nous.

"He's a fantastic coach. I know from my own experiences working with him for England that tactically he was the best," Le Saux told Sky Sports.

"It's great that he's back in the game, back on the training ground, with his qualities and expertise. I'm pleased because I think that's where he's got a lot to offer.

"He was confident playing different systems. We (England) played 3-5-2 back in '98 and it was a brave decision that took a lot of hard work, because all of us as club players were playing a variation of 4-4-2.

"Systems come in and out of fashion and are recycled and adapted. We've seen a resurgence of that at the World Cup with teams getting results.

"With Harry wanting to implement that, QPR is the right opportunity for Glenn to come back in."

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