[Music] Zan Goran Erikson the renowned Swedish Football manager who led England's national team from 2001 to 2006 has passed away peacefully at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and he said to me this is a perfect start bye surrounded by his family at his home Erikson's passing was confirmed by his agent Bo Gustafson when he shared this sad news to the world ericsen affectionately known as Venice in Sweden had announced in February 2023 that he was stepping back from public life due to health issues yeah it's cancer I have in January he revealed to V's radio that he was suffering from pancreatic cancer and had been given a green prognosis with his doctor estimating he had at best maybe a year and at was a little less despite being aware of his condition the speed of his paring left those close to him unprepared as gustafi noted we have known about this but it happened very quickly we were not prepared for it to happen today born on February 5 1948 in Sun Western Sweden Ericson's journey in football began modestly as a Defender before transitioning to management in 1997 with Swedish Club deer for's if his early success in Deer for's if soon led to opportunities with bigger clubs including Sweden's IFK yurg Ericson's talent for management became evident as he guided teams like benf in Portugal as Roman and Lazio in Italy to notable successes Erikson's most significant role came when he became the first foreign manager of England's national team under his guidance England reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup in both 2002 and 2006 as well as the 2004 European Championship Estel included memorable moments such as England's 5-1 victory over Germany in World Cup qualifier although it was also marked by controversies off the pit Lazio one of Erikson's former clubs pay tribute to him with a heartfelt message on social media thank you for everything you have done for us coach similarly Mark Bingham CEO of England's football association expressed his condolences saying this is a very sad day he gave all England fans such special memories zven will be rightly recognized and forever remembered for his significant work with the England team and for his wider contribution to the game England's Prince William also shared his thought recalling his meetings with Eric seed and praising his Charisma and passion for the support my thoughts are with his family and friends a true gentleman of the game the prince said in a post on X Ericson's coaching career extended Beyond England as he took charge of the national teams of meico Aros and the Philippines however despite his Global achievements he never managed his native Sweden's national squad in March Ericson fulfilled a lifelong dream by managing Liverpool Legends in a charity match leading them to a 4-2 victory over ax Legends the event was particularly emotional for Eric who received a standing ovation from the Liverpool crowd as the sang you will never walk alone reflecting on the experience Erikson said that would be a huge memory in life absolutely beautiful zven Goran Erikson leaves behind the Legacy as one of football's most respected and admired managers very quickly we made a team of it and and going to take us everywhere remembered for his contributions to the game and the many lives he touched throughout his career for more news and content like this please follow like share and subscribe to our Channel at Diamond 885 TV [Music]