No shortlist for Eriksson’s England job, says FA

THE Football Association yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson in the wake of reports they want Ottmar Hitzfeld to replace the Swede if he quits after Euro 2004.

Bayern Munich boss Hitzfeld is an enormously respected figure and is tipped by some to become the next boss of his home nation Germany.

Reports yesterday also claim the FA have identified him as a potential successor to Eriksson but Soho Square insist Eriksson is the man they want in charge of the national team for the long haul.