West Brom defender Jonas Olsson delighted with Roy Hodgson impact

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West Brom central defender Jonas Olsson is delighted with the impact manager Roy Hodgson has had at the club since his arrival in February.

Former boss Roberto Di Matteo was sacked after a poor run of form since the turn of the year but the arrival of Hodgson has revitalised the Baggies as they have gone unbeaten since.

West Brom are just a point above the relegation zone with eight games to go but Olsson was full of praise for Hodgson.

He told the Birmingham Mail: “He is unbeaten since he’s arrived and has done a brilliant job so far.

“All of the players are on board with him and taking in his ideas.

“He’s only had five or so weeks yet we are already seeing the results from the changes he’s made.

“We had struggled with organisation, the shape of the team and doing our jobs as a unit, especially the defence. That’s what’s been highlighted the most since he came.

“We’ve been working 11 against 11, using the big pitch, working on game situations. We are more solid than we were.”

The Swedish international is confident that if the team can survive in the Premier League this season then the team will continue to grow and improve next season under the guidance of Hodgson.

He added: “If we can just stay up this year and have a whole pre-season with this gaffer then we’ll have some very promising times ahead.