THE SUN: Sven-Goran Eriksson last night said he would have quit as England boss had there been any meddling from Premiership chairmen.

DAILY MIRROR: The FA persuaded Sven-Goran Eriksson to stay as England coach last night with the promise that he can have anything he wants to make his job easier.

DAILY MAIL: Sven-Goran Eriksson last night admitted he would have resigned as England coach had the Premiership clubs tried to carry out their threat to run the national team.

DAILY EXPRESS: Sven-Goran Eriksson last night admitted he would have quit as England manager had he not received assurances from Premier League powerbrokers at an emergency meeting of the FA board yesterday.

DAILY STAR: Arsenal have been hit by a triple injury crisis with striker Kanu joining England stars David Seaman and Sol Campbell on the sidelines.

THE TIMES: The UEFA Cup holds the fondest of memories for Gerard Houllier, culminating in that triumphant night in Dortmund 18 months ago, but the prospect of a reunion leaves the Liverpool manager cold.

THE INDEPENDENT: Sven-Goran Eriksson yesterday confirmed that he is staying on as England's manager; and continued his long search for a left-sided midfielder by including Middlesbrough's Jonathan Greening in a training squad that has no room for Joe Cole of West Ham or Leeds United's Lee Bowyer.

THE GUARDIAN: David Davies, who was yesterday appointed acting chief executive of the Football Association, declared last night that his priority is to restore unity within the game and improve relations with the Premier League after weeks of turmoil that resulted in the resignation of Adam crozier.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Sven-Goran Eriksson yesterday admitted he would have quit as England coach had he not been given certain assurances in the wake of recent turmoil at the Football Association.