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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pa Sport Staff

Sven-Goran Eriksson questions his decision to leave Lazio for top England job

PA Wire

Sven-Goran Eriksson admitted he harbours some regret at accepting the England manager’s position and believes his reign ended because of a newspaper sting rather than results.

The Swede, who on Thursday revealed he is suffering from terminal cancer, became England’s first foreign-born boss in January 2001 and oversaw their fortunes until the end of the 2006 World Cup.

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