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Swede Ljungberg downplays injury, ready for England clash

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Sweden midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg speaks with reporters in Miyazaki, southern Kyushu, on May 29. Ljungberg played down a report that he may miss the country's opening World Cup match against England on June 2. ''I've felt some pains in my groin area since before Saturday's (May 25) friendly against Japan but it's not serious,'' Lungberg said, adding he would like to see England's David Beckham play on the same pitch in Saitama, north of Tokyo. (World Cup 2002)