Sven Eriksson
Sven Eriksson
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.
chance cup european fair football meet players playing south teams
I don't want any injuries. But if we want to give the players a fair chance to feel South American football we should meet these teams and not go into the World Cup playing only European teams.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
anyone cup impact pele remember since tournament
I don't remember anyone making such an impact on a tournament since Pele in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden,
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.
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.
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.
depends door fit injuries open quite sure
Everything depends on how many injuries we have. The door is open to everyone but if everyone is fit then I'm quite sure of 19 or 20 at least.
absolutely attention deserves front pages wayne
What can I say about him that has not been said? He was absolutely fantastic. Wayne deserves all the attention and front and back pages for what he is doing here.
example principle priority
The priority is a sage, inspiring, leader-by-example who is unyielding in principle and valor.