Eriksson and England get down to business in Jeju

England preparations for the World Cup were ramped up today with their first training session at their base in Jeju Island, and Sven-Goran Eriksson's message was clear - it's now down to business.

The players and staff arrived in Korea in the early hours, having said goodbye to their families in Dubai.#

"Last week we had three very good practices, " said Eriksson at his first press conference in Jeju. "It was half work, half holiday - but now it is work."

"You can say that today it starts."

Kieron Dyer, who joined up with the squad yesterday, is now working with the England medical staff, and Eriksson is clear about his chances of making the final squad.

"We've given him the chance and if the doctors and mysef believe it is possible, he might be in the squad - but we have to wait two more days for that."

The news on England captain David Beckham continues to improve, although he sat out today's training session.

"David Beckham's condition is rather good. In the past week in Dubai, he did very well with his running as well as his kicking with his right foot.

"He's been able to do a lot of things, such as cycling, swimming and running," added Eriksson.

Looking ahead to the first of two friendlies, against Korea on Tuesday, Eriksson confirmed that he will not be looking to protect players.

"If you have to protect any player then you should not have organised any friendly games before the tournament," declared Eriksson.

"none of your players could get injured, but they would also not be match-fit. If you are afraid of getting injured in a game then that's dangerous."

Eriksson is weighing up his options of who to play, with the left side the perennial focus of attention.

"Emile Heskey has always done extremely well on the left wing, although he is very important up front," said Eriksson.

"It does not only depend on him though. It depends on the other solutions to the left flank and up front."

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