News about Sven-Goran Eriksson

I won my nine England caps under Sven-Goran Eriksson and became open-minded working with him - and Gerard Houllier at Liverpool - so understand the Thomas Tuchel appointment. He has the right tools and a better CV than the English candidates. Ideally, my national team would be led by an English manager, but we don't have elite trophy-winning coaches and it wouldn't be right to shoehorn in someone merely because they are homegrown. Man-management is a big part of the international game, particularly communicating with stars you might have to leave out.

David Beckham 's relationship with Sven-Goran Eriksson is one of the most pivotal and enduring partnerships in English football during the early 2000s. Marked by mutual respect, loyalty, and defining moments on the pitch, their bond helped shape the England national team during a period of great expectations and near-misses in major tournaments.

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will be laid to rest today in a huge, colourful and very public funeral in his hometown following his death aged 76 from pancreatic cancer . Eriksson grew up in Torsby, a small town of around 4,000 people in western Sweden , and began his career playing for its football team Torsby IF from 1964 to 1971. This cosy, sleepy place would of course be the springboard for far greater success, with the mild-mannered Swede enjoying a stellar career taking in club giants including Roma and Lazio before five years leading with the Three Lions' Golden Generation of players. Since Eriksson's death last month, preparations have been underway for what is being hailed as 'the biggest' funeral the town has ever seen, with the great and good of world football set to attend - including David Beckham and his wife, Victoria. The rest of the guestlist remains shrouded in mystery but is sure to include numerous figures who worked with the Swede over his decades' long career, as well as his many friends.

There were moving scenes at Wembley on Tuesday night as former England manager Sven Goran-Eriksson was remembered at the first Three Lions home game since his death.    Eriksson passed away on August 26 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, with countless tributes paid to the Swede. The Swede revealed in January that he had 'best case a year' to live following his diagnosis, and he was surrounded by his family as he passed away.

COMMENT BY JEFF POWELL: Lee Carsley has made his decision. He will not sing the national anthem as he assumes charge of England for the first time. Now it is up to the Football Association to take theirs. Sack him. Ideally, right now. Just before kick-off if needs be. Call him interim, temporary, stand-in or caretaker manager, this is no job for an Englishman who refuses to pay even so much as lip service to our realm. Carsley was born, bred and lives in and around Birmingham. This is more of a betrayal than when England turned to foreign managers. We all know how that misadventure turned out under Sven Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello: Still not so much as a silver tea-pot since 1966 and all that World Cup jazz.

On September 1 in 2001, led by the late Sven-Goran Eriksson, the England men's national team enjoyed one of their greatest ever nights. After losing on penalties to Germany at both Italia '90 and Euro '96, England travelled to Munich to face their old rivals again, this time in a World Cup qualifier. Germany were the clear group leaders, having beaten England 1-0 in the last ever game before the demolition of the old Wembley Stadium 11 months earlier. Carsten Jancker then gave Germany an early lead in Munich, but England hit back spectacularly to win 5-1 thanks to a Michael Owen hat-trick, plus goals from fellow Liverpool stars Steven Gerrard and Emile Heskey. England's star-studded team that night also included the likes of David Seaman, Ashley Cole, Paul Scholes and captain David Beckham . But where are they all now, 23 years on?

The elder Sven Eriksson revealed his sadness at no longer being able to watch his local team play with his son, affectionately known by him and many others as Svennis. The chair where the Swede sat to watch Torsby IF matches will now 'be empty', his father said, recalling in his first interview since his son's death that they had 'always had football in common'. The 95-year-old, who is somewhat of a local celebrity in the family's hometown of Torsby, Sweden , thanks to his son's success, said he is being comforted by friends and well-wishers. The father and son are pictured (right) in 1964 with Sven Goran's younger brother and mother.

Sven Goran Eriksson's former lover Nancy Dell'Olio has paid tribute to the ex England boss after he passed away on Monday morning aged 76 following his battle against pancreatic cancer. The lawyer, 63, and the Swede previously had a ten year relationship and were thought to have never married, but Nancy referred to him as her husband as she reflected on their years together in the heartfelt post. The glamorous Italian - who left her husband Giancarlo Massa for the coach - was a constant by his side and pictured with him at several tournaments.

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died aged 76. Bo Gustavsson, an agent in Sweden who worked with Eriksson, said in a statement: 'Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. 'After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family.' 

This is the poignant moment Sven Goran Eriksson revealed where he wished for his ashes to be spread, as he said he 'always thought it would be a great place to sleep'. The former England football manager has died aged 76, after becoming terminally ill with pancreatic cancer. The Swedish boss - who said in January he had 'best case a year' to live after his diagnosis - was the first foreigner to lead the England national team in 2001 and famously managed a golden generation of players including David Beckham.

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has tragically passed away following a battle with cancer at the age of 76. Eriksson revealed in January that he had pancreatic cancer and was approaching the end of his life, with a 'best case' scenario seeing him only have a year left to live. And, seven months later, a statement released on behalf of his family confirmed the devastating news.

Terminally ill former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, 76, has a rounder and puffier appearance. Cancer experts say his cancer treatment could be the cause. He revealed in January that he has pancreatic cancer and said in a 'best case' scenario he only had a year left to live. Speaking at the end of a new Amazon Prime documentary about his life, called 'Sven', Eriksson gave a final message to former players, coaches and supporters after speaking openly about his affairs and life in the film.

IAN LADYMAN: A couple of years ago Gary Neville spoke to this Mail Sport about what it used to be like to play for England. 'It could be hard and it could be scary,' the former England defender said. 'The media, the pressure. It was intimidating and there were times that made it difficult to enjoy.' Neville isn't the type to be fazed by much but that was old England. That was the England of managers such as Sven Goran Eriksson, Fabio Capello and even, a decade later, Roy Hodgson . A bad environment and at times even worse results.

CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Twenty years on and considerably further up the pitch, England are still struggling to accommodate two of their star players. For Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard , see Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham . The solution then was not to find a solution. Do nothing and win nothing. History, you fear, is in danger of repeating itself. For Sven Goran Eriksson, see Gareth Southgate . Bellingham has leading man syndrome and, at least against Slovakia, he walked the walk, albeit just as the curtain was about to fall. There had been a lot of walking and strutting before that.

Amid three group-stage exits, two heart-breaking Wembley eliminations, a Dutch demolition, no shortage of fan trouble and a Parisian river cruise, Three Lions fans have seen it all at the Euros… aside from that elusive victory, that is. Here, Mail Sport's men on the ground relive the good, the bad and the ugly from each of England's Euro expeditions…

AADAM PATEL: Theo Walcott has revealed that he isn't surprised by the omissions from Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024, including the choice to leave Jack Grealish out. Grealish missed out on the final squad along with Curtis Jones, Jarrad Branthwaite, Jarell Quansah, James Maddison and James Trafford as well as the injured Harry Maguire.  Walcott, who was famously named in the 2006 World Cup squad as a 17-year-old under Sven Goran Eriksson, will play in an England side alongside the likes of Jermain Defoe, Eddie Hearn and Stuart Broad. 

IAN LADYMAN: Lou Macari turns 75 on Friday and without a doubt his continues to be a life well lived. For those of us who have watched a lot of football down the years, it's still possible to recall him playing. A short, stocky, clever and rather rumbustious attacker, Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland all benefited from the fire that burned within. He was a decent manager, too. Especially at Stoke City in a town that continues to benefit from a stubborn, determined streak that has always run right through the middle of him.

IAN HERBERT: Pele, the 25-year-old boy who stepped out from a wooden cabin on Scotland's west coast in 1966, was immaculately dressed as the Brazilian football team was back then, boots polished to a shine, and white towel in hand. He was already a superstar on his own when he competed for the Jules Rimet trophy on English soil in July, but the Brazilian team had to prepare for Troon's improvable surrounds. The climate was supposed to suit them, but the Marine, a fine hotel, was still standing two miles up the road today, although it was not made clear that it would. They were unemployed, according to the news. It was the talk of a hosiery factory near Kilmarnock, where Elsie Cook, a knitter, became aware of the alert when one of the company's mechanics noticed it while trying to repair one of the machines.

IAN LADYMAN: This week hasn't been a good week for football's traditional paying customers. A VAR postponement of nearly six minutes at West Ham, cost hikes at Manchester City, and OAP compromises were scrapped at Tottenham Hotspur. Meanwhile, Chelsea's ties with the club and its fanbase are also worsening. It's a sad picture, for sure, but it's one painted on a wall that's already pockmarked with continuing and ingrained contempt for match-going football fans. Public transport issues, kick-off times, and parking issues have caused some price hikes. The travel route has been planned for a long time, but there is no sign of ending. It's just shameful.

David Beckham and Roberto Mancini are among the well-wishers who have sluggishly called former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson after he revealed that he had been suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer. Sven, a footballer, has been fighting the disease for a year, only informing close family and acquaintances, but he revealed the shocking news during a Swedish radio station interview last week. Since then, his phone has been ringing all around the world, including England, Italy, Portugal, and even China, where he worked for four years. In the living room of his stunning home overlooking a frozen Lake Fryken in Sunne after welcoming us in, he spoke to MailOnline.

As the former England manager admitted to support the Premier League team, Sven-Goran Eriksson has admitted that he wanted to oversee Liverpool throughout his career. After being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, the 75-year-old revealed this week that he has around a year to live 'at his best'. During an interview with Sky News, Eriksson wondered if there was a role in football that he wished not to pass by during his managerial career.

Nancy Dell'Olio sums it up in uncharacteristically sombre terms. 'This is the match of life, isn't it?' She claims she is lying. We always use football terms, but it's the only way to say it.' Of course, we're talking about her love and the fact that his life is now in its final stages. Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England manager (and, let's be honest, former Mr Nancy Dell'Olio), reported this week that he has terminal pancreatic cancer and has a year to live.

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England boss, has admitted that his terminal cancer diagnosis was difficult to accept for him and his family. Following his illness, Eriksson, 75, announced on Thursday that he had 'probably at least a year' to live.' His pancreatic cancer was discovered after he suffered 'five small strokes' after failing after going for a 5k run last year.

Nancy, a ten-year partner with Sven, 75, said she knew she was sick but had no idea of his devastating illness. Giancarlo Massa, the glamorous Italian who left her husband Giancarlo Massa for the coach, was a regular on his team and was photographed many tournaments with him. 'I didn't think 2024 would open with more bad news,' Nancy, 62, who is in Italy following the death of her mother, said. I knew that Sven was sick, but hearing this brings so much... I knew he wasn't well, but it was amazing to hear his words. Life can be cruel.'