Sven sends a warning to England

LONDON: Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England manager, on Sunday warned England of the danger of over-expectations as the World Cup finals draw nearer.

Eriksson, who led England to the quarterfinals four years ago as well as in 2002, before defeats to Brazil and then Portugal on penalties, said he believed Fabio Capello's side had it in it to match or even exceed those showings.

The Swede noted stalwarts such as Frank Lampard "are more mature today than four years ago".