Eriksson backing Grant to make mark

SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON is backing Avram Grant to successfully fill the void left by José Mourinho’s shock departure at Chelsea.

Grant, the club’s director of football, and assistant manager Steve Clarke have been put in charge after the Portuguese left Stamford Bridge.

“It is a big job but I think Avram is ready for it and I think he will succeed,” said Eriksson, who is a long-time acquaintance of Grant.