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Wayne Rooney supports ‘special person’ Sven-Goran Eriksson after cancer news

The Swede took charge of the English national team in 2001, leading them to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups as well as the final eight of Euro 2004.

Wayne Rooney supports ‘special person’ Sven-Goran Eriksson after cancer news — Wayne Rooney has sent his best wishes to Sven-Goran Eriksson (Adrian Dennis/AFP Pool/PA Archive)

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024 - 11:19

Simon Peach

Wayne Rooney expressed his sadness and support for “special person” Sven-Goran Eriksson after the former England manager revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The Swede took charge of the English national team in 2001, leading them to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups as well as the final eight of Euro 2004.

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