also...don't understand this bit:

Sven says:

"Probably we'll play Crouch and Owen up front for this game. Owen needs games. I'm not worried. What I saw last week, I'm very, very happy. He trained excellently. He was on fire. I don't think I've seen Owen in such a good shape for many years."

Telegraph says:

"[the line-up on Thursday] will intensify speculation that Eriksson will start the World Cup with a 4-5-1 formation, with Carrick anchoring, Lampard in central midfield and Gerrard operating almost as a second striker behind Owen."

Eh? If he was really planning that, wouldn't he possibly try it in a warm-up game like the one this week?

Posted By: Tricky Hawes, May 23, 13:46:25