Hodgson hailed his side’s character and mental strength in the 0-0 draw with Bolton.
“I’m pleased. Of course I am. These were two very tough games,” he told Sky Sports.
“Today we were coming here against a rampant Bolton side. They play their football well and put you under pressure
“They are good at keeping the ball in and around the box. I’m delighted with the goalless draw
“We consider ourselves fortunate, but it was a brave performance. I’m really quite satisfied. We have an awful lot of players missing. I thought the lads who came in did really well.
“We were lucky today that (Mark) Schwarzer was in magnificent form and that the back four were very strong.
“I was pleased with the determination and the character to get the points.”
