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Saturday, 27 May 2006, 10:44 GMT 11:44 UK

Eriksson to unleash Cup starters

Sven-Goran Eriksson Sven-Goran Eriksson will unveil the team he expects to play in England's World Cup opener against Paraguay in his side's final two warm-up games.

Before playing Paraguay on 10 June, England take on Hungary on Tuesday and Jamaica on Saturday 3 June.

England coach Eriksson said: "If nothing special happens, I will start with my best team in both games, the team I think will start the World Cup.

"If someone is tired or has a small injury, we wouldn't risk that player."


Meanwhile, Eriksson has praised Theo Walcott for the positive way the Arsenal striker has adjusted to life in the England camp.

"There has been a lot of discussion about him and he has handled himself well," said Eriksson.

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"He did two or three things extremely well against Belarus and showed the pace he has is incredible.

"Two players were playing rugby against him to stop him.

"I have tried to give him the message he has nothing to lose and the only person who has something to lose is me.

"He is very calm, a little shy maybe, but I understand from Arsene Wenger he is like that at Arsenal.

"I am not worried about him. He fits in very well and he is not in awe."



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