A former England manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, is dead. Eriksson’s family confirmed his death on Monday in a terse statement. “Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away,” the statement read. “After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family.” The 76-year-old had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At the beginning of 2024, the Swede revealed he only had a year to live “at best”. During his career, Eriksson managed top European clubs like Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio. BREAKING: Former England manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson is dead