The Football Association has confirmed that England Coach Sven Goran Eriksson will definitely leave his post as England boss after the World Cup finals in Germany this summer.

Talks have been ongoing at the FA over Eriksson's future following recent newspaper allegations, which have led to question marks being raised over the Swede's future and today FA chief executive Brian Barwick reached an agreement with Eriksson during their meeting, the FA have said in a statement.

Eriksson's advisor, Athole Still, accompanied the England manager to FA Headquarters in London’s Soho Square to meet with Barwick and the association compliance unit to discuss the implications of the recent newspaper sting - which saw a number of disturbing comments being made by Eriksson.

Now following further talks on Monday evening, it has now been agreed with Eriksson that he is to leave after this summer's tournament in Germany, no matter what the outcome for the England team is.

"The FA can confirm that Sven Goran Eriksson will leave his post as England head coach after the World Cup in Germany," said an FA statement.

"FA chief executive Brian Barwick reached agreement with Sven and his advisors after discussions today."

Barwick added: "The FA and Sven felt it was important to clarify his future. This is for the benefit of everyone connected with English football, especially the fans.

"There has been so much speculation surrounding this matter in recent weeks and months, it was important to resolve it now.

"This is the right outcome and I would like to thank Sven and his advisors for their tremendous co-operation,” continued the FA chief executive.

“As I have said before, our main objective is giving Sven and the England team the best chance of achieving success at the World Cup.”

"Sven is definitely the man to lead us in Germany.

"Now is the time for everyone to get behind the team as we prepare for a tournament that presents us with a genuine chance of success."

Eriksson has said in his own statement, that he is happy to have reached this agreement, so that the England squad will be to be able to concentrate on the World Cup.

“I know that I have the full support of the players and the FA, and it is important to stress to everyone just how committed I am to achieving success this summer,” Eriksson said.

“I care passionately about this job and I want everyone to know that. I have always enjoyed the incredible support of the fans and I know how important they will be to us in Germany.”

“This summer is the culmination of everything we have been working towards over the last five years. Let's go and win the World Cup.”

Previously Eriksson, who has held the post of England coach for five years, had said that he would remain after the World Cup, to fulfill the contract that he has until 2008. But now it is confirmed that England will have a new coach in place for the start of their Euro 2008 qualifiers later this year.