Sven-Göran Eriksson's death reported on RTÉ News (26th August 2024)

now time for news of sport here's Paul thanks David good evening the former England manager Sven goren Erikson has died at the age of 76 Ericson announced he had pancreatic cancer earlier this year the swedes became England manager in 2001 and led them to three major tournaments including the 2002 and 2006 World Cups svan Goran Erikson on the day he was appointed as England manager in 2001 the culmination of years of success at Club level which started in his native Sweden he led gothenberg to the UFA Cup in 1982 in 2001 he was manager of Lazio whom he led to the serria title when England Came Calling after the shock resignation of Kevin Keegan his appointment caused controversy at the time Ericson was the first foreign manager of the England men's team if it's the most difficult job I'm very happy and uh then it will be my biggest challenge so far in my life he guarded England to three international tournaments including the 2002 and 2006 World Cups the team dubbed the golden generation failed to progress past the quarterfinal stage with Portugal knocking them out on penalties in 2006 the defeat Ericson later called the biggest disappointment of his career I don't think England was ready to win the World Cup uh 2002 2006 yes England should have done better and uh if you take all the defeats I had in my life that was the hardest one he left as England manager after that tournament and returned to England for stin in charge of Manchester City and Leicester in recent years he was head coach of the Philippines and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January of this year the lifelong Liverpool fan was able to live out one dream two months later when he managed a Liverpool Legends team in a match against Ajax among the numerous clubs to pay tribute to the swedes today poch or news