England number two Tord Grip has revealed Sven-Goran Eriksson cannot wait to return to footballing matters after his recent troubles.

England assistant manager Tord Grip insists Sven-Goran Eriksson did not lie to the Football Association about his affair with a staff secretary – because no one asked him about it.

ENGLAND assistant manager Tord Grip believes Nicky Butt’s international prospects would benefit from a move away from Manchester United.

England number two Tord Grip believes Chris Sutton’s best position is a defensive midfield role.

Alan Thompson will be watched by the England management team against Bayern Munich having missed out on his first call-up.

The England management team have taken the advice of Martin O’Neill on board to watch Chris Sutton and Alan Thompson.

Sven-Goran Eriksson’s number two Tord Grip believes David Beckham’s move to Real Madrid could benefit England.

ENGLAND soccer team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has said he will quit if the speculation over his private life becomes too much to handle.

ENGLAND assistant boss Tord Grip insists there is no rift with Manchester United over Rio Ferdinand’s knee operation.

Sven-Goran Eriksson’s right hand man Tord Grip is hoping the England coach’s reported affair with TV star Ulrika Jonsson will be ‘‘forgotten’’ by the time the World Cup starts.

Celtic striker Chris Sutton could be set for a place in the England side for the decisive World Cup qualifier against Greece next month.

Sven-Goran Eriksson will warn striker Alan Smith to control his temperament if he is called into the England squad tomorrow - but will not attempt to remove all the aggression from the heart of his game.

Sven-Goran Eriksson will hold heart-to-heart talks with Andy Cole ahead of England's World Cup qualifier in Albania.

Sven-Goran Eriksson's decision to leave Lazio and commit himself to the England job surprised but pleased his right-hand man Tord Grip.