FA back Eriksson
Friday, 18 October 2002 09:28The Football Association have given their backing to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson after the 2-2 home draw with Macedonia in the Euro 2004 qualifier on Wednesday night. The Swede's tactics came in for some criticism following the draw at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium, which followed a scrappy victory in Slovakia.
But the FA say they have no doubts Eriksson is the man to lead England to the European Championship finals in 2004 in Portugal. Marketing director Paul Barber said: "The FA's position is simple - we are hugely supportive of Sven. He has done a great job, with one defeat in 13 competitive matches, and that was to the team who went on to be world champions."
"Sven got us to the World Cup finals and we have made a solid start in the Euro 2004 qualifying campaign. We look forward to moving on from here. Sven is a very strong person and has the respect of the players. He's a terrific person to work with."
Filed by Sinéad Kissane
