David Beckham pays tribute to 'true gentleman' Sven-Goran Eriksson and says he will be 'forever grateful' to the former England manager, who has died aged 76.
David Beckham paid tribute to "true gentleman" Sven-Goran Eriksson and said he will be "forever grateful" to the former England manager, who has died aged 76.
Beckham had previously been interim captain under Peter Taylor but was given the role permanently by ErikssonEriksson led the Three Lions to the quarter-finals at three major tournaments during his five-year spell in charge between 2001 and 2006.Striker Wayne Rooney made his England debut under Eriksson as a 17-year-old and described him as a "special man"."Thanks for the memories and all your help and advice. Thoughts and prayers with all his family and friends.
John Terry, who was also given his debut by Eriksson, described him as a "great manager and superb man-manager"."I will always be grateful to him for the trust and support he gave me in my England career," he said.Defender Micah Richards made his England debut shortly after Eriksson left the England job in 2006 but played under the Swede when he took charge of Manchester City a year later.
Former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said "we have lost an incredible man to whom I owe a great deal".
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