Norwich manager Alex Neil has two games to save his job and former England boss Roy Hodgson is emerging as a shock candidate to replace the Scot.

Norwich - who were expected to be among the promotion chasers - have floundered following their relegation from the Premier League last season.

They are 12th in the Championship table, 18 points adrift of the promotion spots and the board are starting to lose patience with Neil.

Norwich manager Alex Neil has two games to save his job following a poor run of results

Roy Hodgson could be offered a route back into football management should Neil lose his job

He is facing the sack if his team fail to show signs of improvement in the games against Brentford and Derby.

A contingent of supporters already want to see the back of Neil and the club's hierarchy are starting to take notice.

The manager held talks with club officials this week and his future was discussed. Norwich are trying to plan for the January transfer window but any moves are in jeopardy given the managerial position.

Neil faces the sack if his team fails to show signs of improvement against Brentford and Derby

Hodgson could be offered a route back into football management should Neil lose his job in the coming days.

The 69-year-old has been out of work since leaving his role as England boss immediately after the embarrassing defeat by Iceland in Euro 2016.

Hodgson, who has attracted interest from cash-rich China, is open to offers. He has a close relationship with Norwich co-owners Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones.