Sven-Goran Eriksson, England's first non-English national team manager, has died at 76. He announced his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis a year ago.

What happened?

Eriksson enjoyed triumphs and tribulations in his five-year England stint, including a historic victory over Germany in 2001. But he was criticized for not channeling his squad's talents into international silverware.

Why it matters for England

Eriksson's private life made headlines, with affairs and lucrative chats with rival team bosses. He appeared calm about his failing health in a recent documentary, saying 'Life goes on.'

Current context

As of 2026, England's recent form is 2W-0D-2L, with a last result of England 4-2 Croatia on 2026-06-17. They are on a 2-game winning run, with their next fixture against Spain at home on 2026-09-26. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 | | 2026-09-26 | Spain | - | Eriksson's legacy will be remembered, including his time with players like Wayne Rooney and David Beckham.