ROY HODGSON toasted his best moment with Liverpool and said: I'm no quitter.
Widespread rumours claimed the under-fire Kop boss was ready to leave after last night's clash in Naples.But he said: "I've heard the ridiculous rumours and can tell you there is not one iota of truth in them.
"If you want the simple answer, it's I've never considered resigning and I never will."
Hodgson's outburst came minutes after seeing his second-string side grind out a vital point at one of the most hostile venues in Europe.
And he had every reason to be bullish, after a line-up missing SEVEN regulars fully merited their point.
Hodgson paid tribute to a side missing the likes of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard when he added: "We've shown we're far from dead as a club.
"Many people maybe didn't think we were capable of getting a result with the team I selected.
"But they proved everyone wrong, which is commendable. We shouldn't be anything other than delighted with that, or the fact we top the group.
"We needed to make certain we used the players in our squad, because if it's any good they will be able to step up and deal with it - and that was the case tonight.
"I believe the new owners have already done a lot in giving the club a lift.
"Even before Everton on Sunday, there was a certain feelgood feeling that we could get things right and on a good footing again.
"The good thing is I know all the players will be champing at the bit to get out there."
Hodgson also revealed his concern for the travelling fans who had to run a gauntlet of hate in the face of knife-wielding Napoli thugs.
Six were taken to hospital the night before the game. He added: "These supporters know they're coming to a potentially dangerous situation and many were the ones who also supported us in Trabzon.
"I can only say thanks for their support and how sad we are several got attacked."
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