Sven-Göran Eriksson, former England manager, dies aged 76

Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died on Monday at the age of 76, his representatives confirmed to CNN.

Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died on Monday at the age of 76, his representatives confirmed to CNN. “Sven-Göran Eriksson has passed away. After a long illness, SGE died during themorning at home surrounded by family,” a statement read. In January 2024, Eriksson revealed that he had terminal cancer and had “about a year” to live, prompting an outpouring of support from former colleagues and wellwishers around the world. CNN previously had learned from a source close to Eriksson that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “Everyone can see that I have a disease that’s not good, and everyone supposes that it’s cancer, and it is. But I have to fight it as long as possible,” Eriksson told Swedish radio station P1, per Reuters. Best known for his time spent as head coach of the England national team – Eriksson was first non-Englishman to secure the job – the Swede helmed what was dubbed England’s “Golden Generation,” working with the likes of star players David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand over two World Cups and a European Championship.