LONDON -- Sven-Goran Eriksson quits his job as head coach of England to become manager of Chelsea where he takes over from Claudio Ranieri.

No, it hasn't happened yet, but there is a growing feeling in English football that it is an appointment waiting to happen, a question of when rather than if.

What has become obvious since Roman Abramovich assumed control at Chelsea on July 1 is that what the Russian wants, the Russian gets.