New Guangzhou R&F coach shocked by Chinese defeat

Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson shook his head after being asked if he was interested in coaching China's national soccer team.

"No - I was too shocked by China's 1-5 loss to Thailand," said the former England coach on Monday, who has just been appointed head coach of Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F.

"But China should find its own way in soccer. Each coach feels pressure after taking a new job.