Grip upbeat after draw

Grip said England's preparations will be crucial

Tord Grip has said that although the World Cup draw has pitted England against three difficult teams it could work to England's advantage.

England have been drawn in Group F alongside against Argentina, Sweden and Nigeria.

And Grip said that being pitched in the so-called 'Group of Death' means that England must ensure they hit the ground running from the very first match.

"As everyone knows the draw could not have been tougher," Grip told the Football Association's official website.

"But in some ways it is good too, we have to be on our toes from the start."

"I am looking forward to the games, and from what I have seen the reaction of the players has been the same."

Grip said that preparation will be crucial and that he was pleased with the training facilities that England have managed to secure for the tournament.

"We are extremely lucky in that we have the first option on two excellent training camps, one in Japan and the other in Korea.

"The one in Japan is the best there is and many other countries were trying to get it."