Tottenham manager Redknapp was the overwhelming favourite for the Three Lions job ever since Fabio Capello quit in February.
However, he was overlooked by the FA in favour of Hodgson who was unveiled as manager today.
The 64-year-old received a voicemail message from Redknapp wishing him good luck in his new role.
Hodgson, who will remain in charge of West Brom for the final two games of the season, said: "I have great respect for Harry.
"He sent me a voicemail, which I will of course reply to.
"He's been very gracious in everything he's done. I hope we remain friends, we have unwittingly become rivals."
FA chairman David Bernstein refused to discuss Redknapp's candidacy.
FA Chairman David Bernstein explains why they chose West Brom boss
He said: "I'm not prepared to talk about other people or other candidates or other managers.
"We are here to present the new manager, Roy Hodgson. It's a closed book as far as I'm concerned.
"I'm not commenting or discounting him (Redknapp) or anyone else.
"It was not a two-man race.
"Other candidates were looked at very seriously, whose names I won't give out."
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