Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died aged 76 after his battle with cancer.

The Swede managed 12 clubs during his footballing career, winning 18 trophies, including spells at Manchester City, Roma and Lazio.

Eriksson took England to the quarter-finals of three major tournaments during his five years in the Three Lions' dugout. 

In January this year he said he had a year to live "at best" following his cancer diagnosis. 

RIP Sven. Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. He was 76. Such sad news. Lovely, fascinating man, and a very good manager. My thoughts with his family and friends. Bo Gustavsson, an agent in Sweden who worked with Sven, has issued the following sad press release… pic.twitter.com/JFOGdjgGLO

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) August 26, 2024