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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Richard Jolly

Sven-Goran Eriksson: The failed alchemist of England’s ‘Golden Generation’ with a career of two halves

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Sven-Goran Eriksson’s unassuming nature could camouflage the extraordinary nature of his footballing life. He went from being a 27-year-old assistant manager in the Swedish third division to England’s first foreign manager and one of the most successful coaches of his generation.

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