Aristocrat who led the nation on roller coaster of highs and lows
Daily Express|August 27, 2024
THE contrast between Sven-Goran Eriksson and the man he replaced as England manager could not have been more stark.
Giles Sheldrick
Aristocrat who led the nation on roller coaster of highs and lows

While Kevin Keegan wore a tracksuit - and his heart on his sleeve - the cultured Swede was impeccably dressed and softly spoken.

The appointment of the first foreign coach and a footballing aristocrat to the top job had an instant impact.

Few will recall Sven's debut match in 2001, a 3-0 friendly win over Spain with goals from Nick Barmby, Emile Heskey and Ugo Ehiogu plus a penalty save from sub goalkeeper Nigel Martyn.

But it was the start of a new era that took in highs and devastating lows.

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