Sven Eriksson
Sven Eriksson
official pitch practice promised talked
I complained after each of the practice sessions we had at the stadium. I talked to the UEFA official responsible for the pitch and he promised it would be repaired before the game. I don't know if they did that.
focused happy meet opponent pitch promise
If you meet an opponent not concentrated you are very happy -- that's sport -- but I can promise you that we will be very focused and concentrated on the pitch tomorrow.
body course form happening pitch players rather soon wait worry
Of course it's a worry. We want to see him on the pitch as soon as possible. I can only wait and see what is happening with him. I think he's one of those players who will get in form rather quickly, with the body he has.
course evaluate good pitch players
It was good to see some new players on the pitch and of course you have to evaluate them for the future.
ball enjoy pitch saying school
It's like he's going out on a school pitch and saying 'give me the ball and I will enjoy myself'.
cup far five hotel minutes pitch thrilled training
I am thrilled by this hotel. We have a training pitch five minutes from the hotel and it is not too far for our World Cup matches.
pick stage
I f we think that at some stage he could take part in the World Cup, then I will pick him.
arsenal basis concern hope injured puts regular regularly situation soon start wants
I hope he will soon start to play for Arsenal on a regular basis because that's a must if he wants to play at the World Cup. My only concern is that he's injured and not playing. It's the same with Woodgate and Dyer. If they don't play regularly that puts me in a situation because I'm responsible for the squad.
chances good michael sure target
He's a big target man, good header, and he will give Michael many chances to score. I'm sure about that.
absolutely best couple knew man player today
He was absolutely fantastic. The development of that player - a couple of years ago you knew he would be that good. But today he was very good. I think he was our best man today.
beckham captain happened problem sent spoken
I don't have any problem with Beckham as captain. I have not spoken to him about the dismissal. I don't know what happened but you do get sent off in football. He is going to be captain in Germany.
achieving 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 ... how committed I am to achieving success this summer.
fitness sure time
He will be fit, I am sure about that. We will have time to get the fitness we want.
ashley month pull stress took
Ashley has had to pull out. He took a scan and has stress fracture and will be out for one month at least.