Roy Hodgson has suggested his illustrious managerial career has likely concluded following a hard-earned 2-0 Championship victory over Stoke at Ashton Gate.

The veteran manager, having just completed a seven-match interim spell as the Robins’ head coach, stated he would not actively pursue another role, though he did not entirely dismiss a return to the game if the circumstances were right.

Delano Burgzorg fired Hodgson’s side ahead inside a minute, capitalising on a nightmare blunder by Stoke goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, who lost control of the ball in his own box.

Substitute Sam Bell finally killed off battling Stoke after 88 minutes, side-footing home from eight yards after Rob Dickie headed down a Mark Sykes corner.…