Several Three Lions players complained about the monotony of their campaign in South Africa in 2010, while the arduous Premier League season is believed by some to have undermined the national side at recent major tournaments.
Hodgson concedes both are thorny issues which will have to be addressed as he looks to restore the country's footballing pride on the international stage.
"It's a recurring theme [boredom], any manager from any country in a tournament will tell you the same story.
"How are we going to occupy the players for five weeks? How are we going to get through these long days? There is no answer.