Sven Eriksson
Sven Eriksson
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.
achieve atmosphere games home hopefully hotel launch pad prepare success
This will be the players' home and set the atmosphere as we prepare for all of our games. Hopefully this hotel will be the launch pad for us to achieve success in Germany.
against came change midfield options
We have a lot of options -- Hargreaves is one and came on very well against France. You could put in Nicky Butt and change the midfield around a little bit, so we will see.
chat fit hope manchester soon stay sure
We had a long chat and they will do everything to make sure he's fit as soon as possible. We know it's serious. He'll stay in Manchester and we still hope he'll take part in the World Cup. You don't take unfit players.
agreement fit quickly serious
We had a long chat, the agreement was very easy, they are going to do everything they can to get him fit as quickly as possible. We know, of course, it is a serious injury.
performed season
This season we haven't performed as we should do, and we have to do that tomorrow.
doubts dream good knives players positive respond sure win
We all have knives to our necks, if we want to play in the World Cup. I'm sure they and we will respond in a very positive way. I could not even dream of not qualifying for the World Cup. We have to win those two games. I have no doubts that the players are good enough.
england knocking saw sure twice
Well, he's one of those knocking on the door. He's doing better and better. I saw him twice and went to see him again. He's knocking on the door. He's young, if he's not going to the World Cup, I'm sure he will play for England one day.
example principle priority
The priority is a sage, inspiring, leader-by-example who is unyielding in principle and valor.
against argentina best confidence england fans football game gives good hope meeting next teams
We are meeting one of the best teams in the world. It's important for our confidence that we do well in this game and important for the England fans as well. If they see we can play good football against Argentina it gives us more hope for next summer.
both countries group last meet next round time until
This time we don't meet until the last group match. Hopefully, both countries will be through to the next round by then.
difficult doubt
We are in the most difficult group. No doubt about that.
countries difficult week
To have the same preparation as all the other countries is important. It would have been very difficult to have one week less.
goal michael past played together tournament worried
Together they have played well in the past and I think they are doing well. Michael Owen has not scored a goal in this tournament yet, but he will score. I'm not worried about that.