Sven-Goran Eriksson's family reveal details of the former England manager's funeral after his passing aged 76 as the football world prepare to say goodbye in his native Sweden

Sven-Goran Eriksson's family have shared details of the former England manager's funeral.

Eriksson passed away on August 26 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer,with countless tributes paid to the Swede,including football clubs across the country giving their respects over the weekend.

Eriksson revealed in January that he had 'best case a year' to live following his diagnosis,and he was surrounded by his family as he passed away a little over a week ago.

Now arrangements have been made for a final goodbye to the former Three Lions manager,who became the first foreign boss of the England national team in 2001,taking charge of 67 matches until 2006.

Via Henry Winter,Eriksson's family have shared details of the funeral,which is set to take place next week.

Eriksson took charge of a total of 67 England matches,leading the team from 2001 to 2006

'Sven thank you for always being the person you have always been: passionate,caring,calm & a true gentleman.

'I will be forever grateful for you making me your captain but I will forever hold these last memories of this day with you and your family. Thank you Sven and in your last words to me: "It will be ok".'

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