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'Engaging and courteous with a touch of steel'

Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has died aged 76, is best remembered as England's first foreign manager and the man who presided over the country's so-called 'Golden Generation' during his time in charge.

Eriksson's colourful private life has been well chronicled, while an eventful England managerial reign included a brush with an infamous tabloid 'Fake Sheikh' as well as heavy flirtations with Chelsea and Manchester United.

The Eriksson sideshow often detracted from the successes he enjoyed as a club manager around Europe before he was announced as Kevin Keegan's successor in November 2000, although his England tenure is regarded as one of under-achievement given the riches he had at his disposal.