England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is expected to open talks with the Football Association later this month over a contract extension. The Swede, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea, will sit down with FA chief executive Mark Palios before the friendly against Sweden on 31 March.
Eriksson has indicated he is in no rush to sign the two-year extension offered.
But the boss has maintained he intends to see out his existing contract, which runs until 2006 World Cup finals.
Despite his willingness to begin discussions, it is thought Eriksson is unlikely to make any decision on his long-term future until after the European Championship.
The former Lazio boss sparked rumours about his future by meeting at Roman Abramovich's London house soon after the Russian tycoon bought the Stamford Bridge club.
But Eriksson told BBC's Breakfast With Frost: "I have a contract until 2006, which I have had since I came here.
"Nothing has changed, and I have had no offers from any club."
 |  I have to think about committing myself for another two years |
Eriksson admits he is taking a gamble by leaving a decision on his contract extension until after Euro 2004, with a good England performance bound to strengthen his bargaining position,
He said: "It's a beautiful position to be in. But if I lose three games in Portugal, what will your opinion be about the Swedish manager then?
"At the same time, you want me to sign until 2008.
"I have to think about it to commit myself for another two years. That's a great commitment, I think."
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