Proof if proof were needed...

that Sven Goran Eriksson has absolutely no understanding or feel for the country he manages.

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"They are desperate to beat England in a big tournament, which is why I don't want to play them," he said. "But there is a wider aspect to Australia.

"There is a sporting rivalry between the two countries. What I saw during the summer in the cricket was amazing."

Eriksson says he was taken aback by the passion shown by the two sides and admits he would not have sanctioned the friendly with the Socceroos in 2003 had he been fully aware of the historic rivalry.

FFS!

Posted By: Jim Nasium, Dec 9, 09:50:29