England have nearly always won games against South American countires under Sven-Goran Eriksson
Prince William paid a visit to the English World Cup squad and wished them luck at the finals in Germany
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said losing on penalties was 'very hard'.\n\n\n\n
Mexican media called on Sven Goran-Eriksson to quit as national coach on Thursday, a day after his side lost to Honduras and avoided an early World Cup exit by the skin of their teeth.
Eriksson's appointment was made after former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra gained enough shares to complete his takeover bid.
Sven-Goran Eriksson's Mexico slumped to a 1-0 defeat in Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday while the United States routed Cuba 6-1.
The former captain marked his England return with a stylish performance in a 1-1 friendly draw with Brazil.
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson was named as the new Mexico coach on Tuesday the day after leaving Premier League club Manchester City. Eriksson parted company with Manchester City after leading them to a respectable ninth place in the English Premier League. The 60-year-old Swede's appointment was approved by the owners of the country's 18 first division clubs, who make up the Mexican federation's national teams committee.
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.
Sven-Goran Eriksson left Manchester City on Monday, less than a year after taking over as coach of the EPL club.
David Beckham quit as England captain after six years in the job in the wake of their QF defeat by Portugal
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.
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has emerged as the early favourite to succeed Steve McClaren as England manager, English bookmakers said on Friday.
The England manager's future is in doubt after an affair with a Football Association (FA) secretary.
Manchester City chalked up their seventh win in seven home league games by beating Sunderland 1-0 to climb back up to third in the table.
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
Real Madrid president is targeting seven high-profile coaches for the Spanish club
Owen's goals and Beckham's passing and dead-ball skills are England's main attacking weapons.
Manchester City beat Aston Villa 1-0 to move into second place in the Premier League.
The defending champions were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City while Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea drew.
The Chelsea midfielder was voted by the fans as England's Player of the Year for the second successive year.
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