Sven Goran Erikson the former England Football manager has died at the age of 76 following a long illness the Swedish coach made history in 2001 as England's first foreign head coach leading the team through the 2002 and 2006 World Cups in Euro 2004 ER managed iconic players like David beckh St and anded a memorable 5 to1 victory over Germany in 2001 however his 10 was mared by quartal exit at major tournaments career several high profile European clubs including Ben Sor L managed Mex the ivory Co city city Johnson in February 2023 he stepped down as sporting director at carlstad due to health issues of the world Dey struggles ER cherished his final moments including a charity match with Liverpool Legends at anfield which he described as absolutely beautiful the fa plans to honor ericon in September during an England Nations League match against it at Lao convinced the fa