England push contract issue with Eriksson

SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON is expected to open talks with the English FA over their offer of a contract extension before England’s next friendly against Sweden at the end of this month.

However, there are still no guarantees the England coach’s long-term future will be settled before this summer’s Euro 2004 finals.

Eriksson has been regularly linked with interest from clubs such as Chelsea, with speculation having been rife that he will quit his post after the tournament.