Under-Fire Eriksson Says He's Still in Charge

England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has been criticized following England's shock 1-0 defeat to Northern Ireland in Belfast on Wednesday and an unimpressive 1-0 win over Wales the weekend before, has made no apologies for the way he motivated his players. The Swede's tactics and inspirational qualities have all come under fire after Eriksson used a 4-5-1 formation last week with captain David Beckham in a deep midfield role. The system appeared to suit the Real Madrid star but not the rest of the team. "I can understand the criticism. If England do not qualify maybe I should not be here. But England will qualify I am sure of it," Eriksson said. Asked if he would resign now, Eriksson insisted: "Absolutely not, no chance. We have one foot in the World Cup. We have two games to go and if we win both we are in the World Cup. Why should I resign?"