Sven backs Fergie

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has backed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to emerge from the crisis gripping Old Trafford.

Sun, 11 Dec, 2005 - 11:09

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has backed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to emerge from the crisis gripping Old Trafford.

The 2-1 defeat by Benfica in midweek saw United crash out of the Champions League, with the club's early exit costing them an estimated £15m (€22.3m).

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Old Trafford Place: Europe Place: Stadium of Light Person: Sven Person: Fergie Person: Sven-Goran Eriksson Person: Alex Ferguson Person: Ferguson Person: Eriksson Person: Swede Event: Champions League Event: Christmas Organisation: England Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Benfica Organisation: United

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