Following reports in today’s News of the World, The Football Association can confirm that England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson continues to have the full support of the organisation. This follows conversations between FA Chief Executive Brian Barwick and Sven, and subsequent conversations involving Brian with FA Chairman Geoff Thompson, International Committee Chairman Noel White and senior FA figures.
Sven-Goran Eriksson said: “I would like to assure everyone, especially the fans, that I’m 100 per cent committed to the England job. I’ve told The FA this and I value the great support I have received from them.
“I have spoken with the players concerned today and I have been very pleased with their reaction and am confident my relationship with them has not been damaged in any way.”
No further comment will be made on this subject.