The 32-year-old Croatian rallied to beat Italy's Filippo Volandri.
David Beckham quit as England captain after six years in the job in the wake of their QF defeat by Portugal
Eriksson said he had no problems with Beckham continuing as England captain.
England midfielder Michael Carrick is looking forward to the biggest game of his career after being told he will play against Ecuador in Sunday's World Cup second round.
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson though was not sure whether the striker would play against Trinidad & Tobago
However, manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is defiantly optimistic Wayne Rooney can recover in time to play some part in the finals.
The Middlesbrough manager was appointed Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor.
According to newspaper reports, Steve McClaren will be named as Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor as England coach
The 2001 champion beat Italy's Filippo Volandri to set up a third-round showdown with Lleyton Hewitt at Wimbledon.
Real Madrid president is targeting seven high-profile coaches for the Spanish club
List of Wimbledon men's singles champions since 1922.
The 31-year-old says he has not given up hope of playing for England again.
The Chelsea midfielder was voted by the fans as England's Player of the Year for the second successive year.
The Chelsea manager said the Russian tycoon wanted to sack him from the moment he took control.
Agassi said in a statement that it was a regrettable decision and he would miss playing in the tournament.
"As it seems now, I'm likely to take over as the team captain from Pilic, who will stay on as my adviser," the 34-year-old told a local newspaper.
'Wayne Rooney is the golden boy of English football. Don't kill him,' coach Sven-Goran Eriksson urged.
Andre Agassi said on Saturday he would retire from tennis after this year's US Open.
Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is counting on Wayne Rooney to end England's 38-year wait to beat his native Sweden
'The medical people say he can play more than 45 minutes,' said England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
The England striker is expected to take part in practice on Thursday, coach Sven-Goran Eriksson's deadline for inclusion for the match against Wales.
England will play the U.S. on May 28 in Chicago, a week after the FA Cup final, and Colombia in New Jersey on May 31.
England keeper Robert Green is virtually certain to miss the World Cup after suffering a serious groin injury
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances