Sven Goran Eriksson's children issue heartbreaking statement as former England manager dies

sengor and Ericson's children have detailed just how much gratitude their father felt for the well- wishes he received after being diagnosed with terminal cancer the former England manager died on Monday at the age of 76 passing away in his sleep after a brave fight against his illness Erikson's death has sparked tributes from around the football world with a statement from England's official Twitter account reading our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time rest in peace Sven you will be greatly missed the swedes children Lena and Johan Erikson released a statement which read our fathers fenor and Erikson fell asleep peacefully in his home at joka's outside Sun this morning he has for a long time fought bravely with his illness but not it came to an end our thoughts go out to Sven goran's father Sven girlfriend yanis and and her son Al seeds to his brother Lasser and wife jumnong as well as to all good friends and acquaintances in Sweden and around the world dad told us at the beginning of this year about his Shri illness and received an amazing response from friends and football fans around Europe he was invited to several football teams in England Italy Portugal and Sweden they shared their love for football and for Dad it was Unforgettable for both him and us us he expressed his appreciation and joy and stated that such beautiful words are usually only uttered when someone has died I get to hear it while I'm alive and I'm incredibly grateful for that the heart beats twice and the tears come I have had the best job in the world and I was happy every day for long periods it's been fantastic he said we have shared his gratitude and got to experience the wonderful meetings between him football and all his friends we thank everyone for these positive memories and your support during his illness we hope that you will remember svenes as the good and positive person he always was in both public and at home with us Lena and John Erikson a documentary about Ericson's life was broadcast by Amazon Prime shortly before he passed away and the suet delivered an emotional final message to his fans I had a good life he said I think we are all scared of the day when we die but life is about death as well you have to learn to accept it for what it is hopefully at the end people will say yeah he was a good man but everyone will not say that I hope you will remember me as a positive guy trying to do everything he could do don't be sorry smile thank you for everything coaches players the crowds it's been fantastic take care of yourself and take care of your life and live it bye join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of mirror football content we also treat our community members to special offers promotions and adverts from us and our partners if you don't like our community you can check out any time you like if you're curious you can read our privacy notice