Former England boss Eriksson admits he always wished to be the manager of Reds

Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he wanted to manage Liverpool during his career as the former England boss confirmed he supports the Premier League side.

The 75-year-old revealed this week that he has around a year to live 'at best' after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Eriksson was asked during an interview with Sky News whether there was a role in football he wishes did not pass him by during his managerial career.

He admitted that coaching Liverpool had been an ambition, after revealing both he and his father were supporters.

'My father is still a Liverpool supporter and I am a Liverpool supporter too, always have been,' Eriksson said.

'So I always wished to be the manager of Liverpool and that will not happen, but I'm still a Liverpool fan.'

Eriksson had led the Three Lions between 2001 and 2006, reaching the quarter-finals of three major tournaments.

The Swedish coach then served as Man City manager between 2007 and 2008, while he also managed Leicester in the Championship from 2010 to 2011. He also had a short spell in charge of Notts County.

Eriksson had previously claimed he had signed a contract to take over as Manchester United manager after the 2002 World Cup.

This had followed Sir Alex Ferguson's announcement he would step down as Man United boss, before the legendary manager reversed his decision.

He had also been forced to deny links to Chelsea during his time as England manager.

In a glittering managerial career Eriksson was boss of IFK Gothenburg, Benfica, Roma, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, Lazio, Manchester City and Leicester City.

He was also manager of Mexico, Ivory Coast and the Philippines.

But while in charge of England for five years he became the most famous football manager in the world.

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