The game will be quite a challenge for Eriksson, who has lost against opposing coach Luiz Felipe Scolari in the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004. Scolari coached Brazil in 2002 and Portugal in 2004.

"I strongly believe we will win," Eriksson told Sky Sports News. "I've always believed that and now we are in the quarterfinal and we want to play in the semifinal and final. I think we can do better, play better and I think we will stay for a long time yet."

England has been the subject of much criticism for its less than convincing performances, but that doesn't seem to bother Eriksson.

"I don't care about that (the criticism) and we have a good chance to reach the semifinal so that is what matters," Eriksson said. "You like to play good football but the most important thing is to win or you are on the plane home."