Sven Eriksson
Sven Eriksson
football france game monday played time tough win
Every time France doesn't win a football game it is a surprise. I think they (Croatia) played very, very well and it will be a tough game on Monday for us.
agreed coach draw easy happy meet overall swedish talked
I talked to the Swedish coach before the draw and we agreed we did not want to meet at this World Cup. But overall we are happy with the draw, its not easy but it could have been worse.
club david expected madrid respect spanish train understand until view wants
Real Madrid wants David to train with the club this week. We never expected David to be with us for the first game, and I understand and respect their view that they want him with them until the end of the Spanish season.
japan
It is still a young squad. Those who were in Japan two years ago are more experienced and they should be better.
aim cup detail england excited fans involved ireland northern players prepare qualify since supported thank
I'm very excited because the big aim for us since two years ago has been to qualify for the World Cup and there were a lot of discussions about England not going, especially after the Northern Ireland game. Now the big aim is to prepare everything in detail for the World Cup. I should like to thank all the players who have been involved and all the fans who have supported us, they've been fantastic.
foot month pull stress took
He had to pull out unfortunately. They took a scan of his foot and he has a stress fracture. He's probably out for a month at least.
achieving care committed full players stress success support
I know that I have the full support of the players and the FA, and it is important to stress to everyone just how committed I am to achieving success this summer. I care passionately about this job, and I want everyone to know that.
fit john looked terry today yesterday
John Terry will be there. Yesterday he did everything and today he did everything. He looked fit and sharp.
serious
It's a ligament injury. They don't think it's very serious but they will do a scan tomorrow.
club england fantastic fitness follow hope michael progress returns soon
Michael is a fantastic striker and very important for his club and for England. I hope he returns to fitness as soon as possible, and I will follow his progress closely.
front press sitting
I'm sitting here with press clippings in front of me and they write that I'm considering the job, but it's not true.
appreciate beckham captain carry doubt doubted england
Did I ever doubt that Beckham should carry on as England captain in the future? No way. I have never doubted that. Of course, I appreciate his apology. I haven't read it exactly, as I was with the team. But that's very good.
cup czech good meet republic sweden
It's the World Cup so you know you have to meet some very good teams. Holland, Portugal, Sweden and the Czech Republic are all good teams.
doubt match michael percent
If Michael Owen is 100 percent fit, there is no doubt he will play. He has had only one competitive match this season, but if he is fit, he is very important for us.