Sven-Goran Eriksson Returns To His Creator At Age 76

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76 following a long illness.

The Swede became the first foreign manager of the England men’s football team in 2001, coaching the so-called “golden generation” of players including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard.

A family statement read: “After a long illness, Sven-Goran Eriksson died during the morning at home surrounded by family.

Sven-Goran Eriksson was England’s first foreign head coach and led the country to the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and Euro 2004

He retired as a player aged just 27, disillusioned with his own lack of progress, but still in love with the game.

Intelligent, thoughtful – he studied economics, and became a PE teacher for a while .But coaching was his calling, and would become his salvation.

He started out as assistant to his friend Tord Grip before succeeding him as manager at Degefors, when Grip was appointed the Sweden national team manager.

Condolences to the family …. RIP Champion

Story by : George Opoku Boateng. gopokuboateng@gmail.com. Ahotor Fm.