Sven-Goran Eriksson’s family thanks football for support after his death

The family of Sven-Goran Eriksson has thanked the football world for making his last months “unforgettable”.

The Swede, best known in England for being the country’s first overseas manager between 2001 and 2006, died on Monday aged 76 surrounded by his family.

He revealed in January that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had been told he had “best case” a year to live.

That led to an outpouring of love and support towards Eriksson, including the opportunity...