Sven-Göran Eriksson, England’s first overseas manager, dies aged 76

Eriksson’s death was confirmed by Bo Gustavsson, the former Lazio coach’s agent in Sweden, via his UK PR agent, Dean Eldredge of Oporto Sports. Gustavsson said Eriksson had died on Monday morning at home surrounded by family. “The family ask that their wish to be able to mourn in privacy is respected and that they are not contacted,” a statement said.