Sven Goran Eriksson death updates – Latest as tributes pour in for former England & Man City manager after cancer battle

'I had a good life'

On his Amazon Prime documentary, Sven, which was released over the weekend, the former England boss delivered a poignant message.

He said: "I had a good life. I think we are all scared of the day when we die, but life is about death as well.

"You have to learn to accept it for what it is. Hopefully at the end people will say, yeah, he was a good man, but everyone will not say that.

“I hope you will remember me as a positive guy trying to do everything he could do. Don’t be sorry, smile.

"Thank you for everything, coaches, players, the crowds, it’s been fantastic.

"Take care of yourself and take care of your life. And live it. Bye.”

'Eternally grateful'

Former West Ham and Man City winger Trevor Sinclair was one of the first ex-footballers to send his condolences to the Swede.

Eriksson handed Sinclair his England debut in 2001.

Tributes flood in

Prince William led tributes for the former Three Lions boss.

A statement on social media read: "Sad to hear about the passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson. I met him several times as England manager and was always struck by his charisma and passion for the game.

"My thoughts are with his family and friends. A true gentleman of the game. W"