Sven-Göran Eriksson, England’s first overseas manager has died at the age of 76.
Eriksson revealed in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with terminal (pancreatic) cancer and that he likely had “at best” about a year to live.
In a statement, his family confirmed he had died, writing on Monday: "After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family
The Swede became the first foreign manager of the England men's football team in 2001, coaching players including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, and Frank Lampard.
Source: Sky, The Guardian.