Soccer: Beckham's boys fit and well - Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson reported a clean bill of health in the build-up to England's World Cup qualifier with Finland at Anfield.

David Seaman and Steven Gerrard are Eriksson's only real concerns for Saturday's game, for which David Beckham will again be skipper.

And the Swede revealed he had spoken to Arsenal goalkeeper Seaman as well as his manager Arsene Wenger on Sunday about his back injury.

"I talked to Wenger yesterday and his physio, and also to David," he explained.

"He has a back problem, but we have to decided to pick him (in the squad) anyhow. I don't know if he will be fit for the game."

Liverpool midfielder Gerrard, who has been forced to withdraw from international duty on several occasions, will not take part in Tuesday's first training session.

But Eriksson remains optimistic the youngster will feature against the Finns at his home ground.

"I saw him play last Thursday, and he seemed very fit - extremely fit and he played a marvellous game.

"I know he has some problems; he will be in late tomorrow. I agreed with him and his manager Gerard Houllier that he will take special treatment which he's been doing some weeks. But he will miss first practice."

Eriksson also confirmed Manchester United midfielder Beckham will retain the captain's armband.