Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76

He was the first overseas manager of England's national team

The news comes after his family released a statement confirming his death.

The statement read that the former England manager died at home surrounded by his family this morning.

The Swede managed England from 2001 until 2006 and was hugely popular figure.

Eriksson became the first foreign England manager when he was appointed in 2001 and subsequently led the team to the quarter-finals of two World Cups and one European Championship.

During this time, he managed what was dubbed a ‘golden generation’ of England players, which included the likes of Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, and Ashley Cole.

Since his terminal cancer diagnosis, Eriksson has spent his time at his Swedish home in Sunne with his family.

Talking about his treatment in recent months, the 76-year-old says: “Life is not 100 per cent. I’ve had ­injections for many months, now they [doctors] change to taking pills.

“It is a lot of big effects on the throat and the nose, but that is part of it and I can live with that.

“I know life will not last for ever. But I am OK.”