Manchester City job not for Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson ruled himself out of the running for the vacant manager's job at Manchester City although he has hinted at a return to management in England.

The Manchester City role became vacant last week when previous incumbent Stuart Pearce was sacked after a disappointing season which saw the Eastlands club set an unwanted record after scoring just 10 goals at home.

However, the Swede - while implying he could be a Premiership boss next season - appeared to rule out City. When asked if was a candidate for the Blues job, Eriksson told BBC Inside Sport: "No, I'm interested to have a good football team next season. There are other teams."

He also insisted the club had not been in touch, saying: "They haven't phoned so..."

The 59-year-old refused to be drawn on the identity of the clubs who he may manage. He said: "I can't tell you that.

"Hopefully you will know it soon because if I'm going to take a job for next season it will happen in two or three weeks' time. Otherwise it is too late."

The former England boss has not worked since the national team's exit at the hands of Portugal in a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final of last summer's World Cup.

Eriksson - who enjoyed success at Gothenburg, Benfica and Lazio - refused to confirm whether he was currently considering a job offer, saying: "I can't tell you."

Eriksson also denied he was greedy for continuing to accept money from the Football Association despite having left his role almost a year ago.

"I had a contract until 2008," Eriksson continued. "I was sacked. If I had been greedy I would have asked for money until 2008 - it would have been fair. I agreed to have six months fully paid and six months half paid. So I think I was good value for the FA."