Austria v England: Match Library

Thursday, 08 July 2004.

Match Build-up

• Sven's all set
  ENGLAND TV: Sven reveals how he is relishing the prospect of England's first competitive football since Euro 2004:
• Lions Watch
  We take a look at the form of the England players that have been called up for the qualifiers against Austria and Poland.
• 'A dream come true'
  ENGLAND TV: Spurs striker Jermain Defoe still has to pinch himself when Sven comes calling.
• Sven backs Smith
  Alan Smith has been lavished with praise by England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
• Becks leads the fightback
  David Beckham is determined to lead by example when England kick off their World Cup campaign against Austria.
• Door still open for Heskey
  TheFA.com speaks to Sven about the omission of Emile Heskey from the England squad to face Austria and Poland.
• Striking leader
  LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION: Austria Head Coach Hans Krankl is already a national hero in homeland.
• 'A different dimension'
  Joe Cole says that if he is selected he could offer Sven-Goran Eriksson's England team "a new dimension."
• The model professional
  LEGENDS: Ernst Ocwirk was the star midfielder of the Austrian side that finished third in the 1954 World Cup.
• Sven in confident mood
  England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says England can cope if Steven Gerrard misses the Austria match.
• Manninger in the way?
  Austrian Head Coach Hans Krankl has named a 23-man squad for the match against England on 04 September.
• Neville's Sven tribute
  Gary Neville has paid a passionate and heartfelt tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson as England prepare for Austria and Poland
• Owen backs Madrid duo
  ENGLAND TV: Hargreaves feels Real Madrid new boys Owen and Woodgate should have little problem settling in.
• Lamps ready to shine
  Frank Lampard believes he has finally arrived at international level and is ready for all-comers.
• Fitness update
  Sol Campbell and Wayne Rooney face a race against time to be fit to play against Austria and Poland next month.
• Glory in defeat
  HAVEN'T WE MET BEFORE? England's last match against Austria ended in defeat in a wonderful match in Vienna.
• The Opposition: Austria
  THE OPPOSITION: TheFA.com gives you the lowdown on Austria from their golden age of the '30s to the present day.
• Training update
  TheFA.com brings you the latest update from the England training camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier.
• Gerrard update
  During training today at London Colney, Steven Gerrard pulled out in the closing moments with a slight groin complaint.
• Austria in scoring form
  FORM GUIDE: A confident Austria have two strikers in a rich vein of form as they prepare for the visit of England.
• Viennese splendor
  LEGENDS: Herbert Prohaska began his career with Austria Vienna and would later return to the club as manager.
• Preparing for Austria
  ENGLAND TV: Tord Grip on Steven Gerrard's fitness and what happens in the England camp on matchday.
• Sven's Cole goal
  England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Joe Cole's new role at Chelsea could help him achieve his true potential.
• Danger man
  Rene Aufhauser could be the player to watch when England face Austria in their World Cup qualifier.
• Bridge on the left
  England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has named his side to take on Austria in Vienna tonight.
• Sven names squad
  Sven-Goran Eriksson has named his 23-man party to face Austria and Poland in September's vital World Cup qualifiers.
• Calming presence
  ENGLAND TV: John Terry's form in the heart of England’s defence have shown maturity beyond his years.
• Green raises the bar
  ENGLAND TV: Norwich 'keeper Robert Green feels that stepping into the top flight has raised his expectations.
• Butt out of squad
  Nicky Butt's hamstring injury has ruled him out of England's World cup qualifier against Austria on Saturday.
• Austria's greatest
  LEGENDS: Matthias Sindelar, striker in the great team of the '30s, is often described as Austria's greatest ever player.
• Vienna sell-out
  A sell-out crowd will see England’s opening World Cup Qualifier in Austria after tickets sold out in just eight hours.
• The Venue: Ernst-Happel-Stadion
  THE VENUE: TheFA.com provides you with all you need to know about the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna.
• Squad meets up
  The England squad are meeting up today as they start to prepare for Saturday's match against Austria.
• Sven backs young guns
  ENGLAND TV: Sven reveals his pleasure in the emergence of England's young prospects.
• King of the Lane
  Ledley King feels the responsibility heaped on him at Tottenham this season will help him shine for England.
• Shaun's debut joy
  ENGLAND TV: Shaun Wright-Phillips told us what it was like to make his first England cap a scoring debut.
• Sven hails 'class' Rooney
  Sven-Goran Eriksson has hailed Manchester United’s new signing Wayne Rooney as ‘world class’.

Minute by Minute

• Austria 2-2 England
  HOW IT HAPPENED: England have drawn 2-2 with Austria in the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna.

Match Report

• Lions stung by fight-back
  REPORT: England began their Group 6 campaign with two goals, one point and a couple of things to think about.

Post Match Reaction

• Frank left impressed
  REACTION: Frank Lampard declared the Wayne Bridge and Ashley Cole left-sided partnership a great success.
• James waiting for Poles
  REACTION: David James insists he will be ready to prove he is still England's best keeper when they play Poland.
• Confident of qualification
  A draw in Austria wasn't the ideal start to England's campaign, but Sven-Goran Eriksson is still confident of success.
• Sven looks to bounce back
  REACTION: England Head-Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson will be hoping his side can bounce back against Poland.
• Focus on Poland
  REACTION: David Beckham is already rallying his troops to ensure they return from Poland with four points from six.
• Neville looks ahead
  REACTION: Gary Neville is delighted that England's next World Cup qualifier is only a few days away.
• Fantastic Frank
  REACTION: John Terry has lavished praise on Frank Lampard after he scored his fifth goal in his last seven England matches.
• Sven still upbeat
  England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has told his side - repeat the first half performance in Austria.

Analysis

• Match Statistics
  Austria 2-2 England: All the statistics from the World Cup qualifier between Austria and England in Vienna.
• Bridge left in play
  ANALYSIS: Frank Lampard has declared the Wayne Bridge and Ashley Cole partnership a success.