I'm innocent, under-fire Eriksson tells FA lawyers

SVEN-Goran Eriksson argued his innocence yesterday as he gave evidence to the legal team investigating the controversy which has rocked the English Football Association.

The FA ordered an inquiry into the circumstances in which they were forced to issue a press release admitting the England coach had an affair with secretary Faria Alam - just days after denying it.

They are also looking into the build-up to chief executive Mark Palios' resignation after PR chief Colin Gibson tried to keep his boss' name out of the scandal by revealing details of Eriksson's affair with the same woman.