Ivory Coast, one of the promising teams in the 2010 World Cup, has found a coach who will try to lead them to the Finals. Sven-Goran Eriksson was lately appointed to coach the Elephants even though he has just finished an unsuccessful season as Notts County Professional Manager this February. Eriksson was chosen only after Guus Hiddink turned down the same offer.

Fabio Capello, England’s National team Manager was quoted lately, saying that England’s minimum goal is to reach the semi-finals at World Cup 2010. Capello added that his team will be among the best playing for the World Cup and complimented striker Wayne Rooney, saying “Rooney is one of three best soccer players in the world today, along Messi and Ronaldo”.