French striker Ngog scored in either half in Skopje’s Philip II Arena to seal a 2-0 win and ease his new manager’s fears that a makeshift team could have been embarrassed in the Europa League third round qualifier.
Ngog struck after a defensive mix-up in the 17th minute and ensured the second leg at Anfield next Thursday will be a formality with a well-taken volley just before the hour, following a smart cross from Martin Kelly.
Hodgson will be satisfied with the win having been without the likes of England captain Steven Gerrard and new signing Joe Cole.
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