Eriksson row set to rumble on

Newspaper reports suggest Sven-Goran Eriksson will be urged to confirm whether or not he intends to stand down as England boss after the World Cup, so the Football Association can begin the search for his successor now if necessary.

Eriksson was taped telling an undercover reporter that he was willing to leave his contract two years early after this summer’s finals in Germany – for the right price – and was indiscreet about some senior international players.