Sven Eriksson
Sven Eriksson
apart beat chance difficult happy quality spirit won
If we keep this spirit and the quality it will be very difficult to beat us. We won the group, I am very happy for the team. They had one chance and they scored, but apart from that we have to be happy.
against avoid counting despite england hoped since sweden won
I had hoped to avoid Sweden. Here in England everyone is counting on a win, despite not having won against Sweden since 1968.
bigger bit came controlled delusion draw last lose seemed won
When it came to the last 10 minutes, I think we controlled it and they seemed to be out of ideas. Then, when we thought we won the game, it's a bit of a delusion to draw it. And, of course, the delusion is even bigger to lose it.
football pleased spirit starting won
I am very pleased that we won and are starting to play football with the right spirit again.
example principle priority
The priority is a sage, inspiring, leader-by-example who is unyielding in principle and valor.
doubt number occasions season seen tremendous
I've seen Kieran play on a number of occasions this season and there is no doubt he's a tremendous young talent,
confident michael pain spoke today
I spoke to Michael today and he said he had some pain but he had a scan today and they said that's normal. He was very optimistic, very confident that he'll be okay.
club cup football michael national spoke talked team thursday worried worries
I spoke to Michael on Thursday and we talked for 10 minutes. He is worried about his club football but has even more worries about the national team in a World Cup year.
asked english exactly fantastic forward game happy knowing last minutes played playing three
I should be happy if we can go on playing like we did, I think we played a fantastic game yesterday. If you take away the last three minutes of extra-time, they did exactly what we asked them to do. Knowing the English mentality, I think they will look forward to Thursday.
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.
beat confident four stronger team
The team is stronger and technically better and much more experienced. I have a confident team, much more confident than four years ago. They know they can beat any team.
fit five players teams win
I've always said we're one of five teams that can win it and if all our players are fit and healthy, I think we'll do very well.
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.
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.