Eriksson

Wenger had been linked as a possible successor to Sven Goran Eriksson in charge of England, but he has no interest in coaching a country.

The forward said he expects to be ready to lead the line against Paraguay and Eriksson is of a similar mindset.

"I'm excited about Theo Walcott and I can't wait to start working with him, " said Sven Goran Eriksson after announcing his squad.

The process is now advanced enough for Trembling and Eriksson to be travelling to Beijing later this week on an eight-day trip.

Eriksson's assistant Tord Grip will explain afterwards: "He took one really well for Liverpool in the Champions League final. "

Eriksson's decision to go with a formation that has never previously worked constitutes a major gamble at a crucial stage of the tournament.

Sven- Goran Eriksson's men have booked their ticket for Germany but have come under fire for a string of lacklustre performances on the way.

His snarling temper caused him to be taken off by Sven-Goran Eriksson during England's friendly against Spain in November 2004.

England Head Coach Sven Goran Eriksson has already given a strong hint that Crouch is very likely to start England's World Cup opener.

The Chelsea midfielder failed to shine in England's win over Wales at the weekend and Eriksson has conceded his form is a cause for concern.

Adams still believes Beckham is a must for Eriksson, even though his comments are bound to rile the current captain.

But those voices deserve to be drowned out by applause for the bolt of imagination that has lit up Eriksson's list of names.

However Eriksson added that wherever Beckham played would make no difference to his role for England.

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"You must remember Steven has trained just twice in the last 12 days and it was his first game for two and a half weeks, " added Eriksson.

Eriksson liked what he saw. Eriksson's dull eyes danced when he talked about what he saw that day.

Eriksson thinks the Ecuador tie may be just too soon for Neville but does not want to lose the value of his experience and personality.

However, Eriksson insists he has no plans to sign the duo who served him so well during his time in charge of England.

David Beckham quit as skipper and departing manager Sven Goran Eriksson made a grovelling apology for the team's performance .

With his thin-rimmed specs and high forehead the stern-faced Takeshi Okada could almost be an unsmiling Japanese Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Eriksson told ITV Sport: ' I think he was more upset with himself .

If Eriksson says yes, it will see him take the reins in the Koreans' first World Cup finals since reaching the last eight in 1966.

said Sven- Goran Eriksson. a statement that would mark him out as a non-Brit even if his name was Eric Stevens.

It is a list of the same names Eriksson unveiled last week, with the first 11 numbers going to what is recognised as his first-choice team.

When, under Sven-Goran Eriksson, they did the double over United, it only slowed rather than blocked the Reds' path to another title.

The new law, Eriksson underlined, would solely encompass the sexual abuse of animals for the perpetrator's own pleasure.

England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson fears Michael Owen's World Cup has come to a heartbreaking end.

"I don't have any offer and I have no plans to be manager, or whatever it is, for North Korea, absolutely not, " said Eriksson.

Eriksson has been in talks with prospective new City owner Thaksin Shinawatra and a three-year deal is understood to have been agreed.

Daniel Eriksson, an expert in earthquake response, at the Coventry Centre for Disaster Management in the UK.

In the changing room after the game, Eriksson tells him not to worry about his red card.

"What happened in the second half in Copenhagen was bad and will not be repeated, " said Eriksson.

Lampard has first-hand experience of Eriksson's managerial style having played under the studious tactician during his time with England.

Sven -Goran Eriksson has called up Spurs defender Michael Dawson on stand-by to replace the injured Luke Young .

Sol Campbell has told England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson he is fit and raring to go ahead of the World Cup.

City' s current board issued a statement regarding the Eriksson speculation, but they refused to confirm any new manager.

He won the Scudetto under Sven- Goran Eriksson in 2000, however he then left the club five years later after being "blackmailed" by Lotito.

FRANK LAMPARD last night insisted England boss Sven Goran Eriksson knows what he is doing.

However, Eriksson has backed Lampard to come good for both club and country this season.

A scan on John Terry's injured ankle has provided England coach Sven Goran Eriksson with some positive news.

One man who could be interested in the Anfield post is Ivory Coast coach Eriksson.

Eriksson has expressed his "disappointment" in the 35-year-old but Wenger can understand why Campbell jumped ship so quickly.

Fabio Capello, Sir Alex Ferguson and Sven Goran Eriksson are well known, but in another way.

Eriksson said: "We practised penalties so much, I really don't know what more we could do about it. "

Eriksson has promised to bring in new faces soon, but he says he is not planning any moves for either Beckham or Owen.

Sven Goran Eriksson is confident Michael Owen will be fit to lead England's attack at the World Cup finals.

Eriksson, County Governor since 2004, has been reviewing the existing laws for the past two years, on the behest of the government.

Surely, to expect Eriksson to trust in a youngster who has yet to play a first-team game is a tall order, however gifted he is.

Eriksson added: 'It was very important that we won the group.

Sven-Goran Eriksson insists Gary Neville will have a key role for England against Ecuador, even if he is not fit to play.

"We're lucky, because we can have our careers and our families, " says Anna Eriksson, 29, the head of production at a TV company.

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A 17-year-old's selection grabbed the attention, but Eriksson's natural caution means the Liverpool striker will start