Sven-Goran Eriksson’s 10-step guide to managing at the top level

When Sven-Goran Eriksson took over Swedish third-tier side Degerfors in 1977, he could not possibly have known where his managerial career would eventually lead. His time as a player was restricted to the Swedish lower leagues, but things were different in the dugout. 

After success with Degerfors, his career took him to Gothenburg, then to Portugal with Benfica, Italy with Roma and Fiorentina, back to Portugal with Benfica, then to Italy again with Sampdoria and Lazio. His highest profile job, leading England from 2001-06, preceded stints at Manchester City and Leicester, either side of spells with Mexico and the Ivory Coast. 

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