Football: Eriksson Will Play to Strikers Strengths ; Sven's Systems Can Fit in Owen and Rooney

Liverpool Echo › September 06, 2005

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ENGLAND coach Sven-Goran Eriksson revealed he would use just two formations at the World Cup finals, but insisted both systems can play to the strengths of Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney.

Eriksson is considering whether to revert to his normal 4-4-2 line-up against Northern Ireland on Wednesday, with Shaun Wright- Phillips making way as Owen returns to the side after suspension.

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Football: Eriksson Will Play to Strikers Strengths ; Sven's Systems Can Fit in Owen and Rooney

Joe Cole, who must still prove his fitness after a slight calf strain, insisted: "I don't think it's anything,...

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