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Sven-Goran Eriksson for England: Swede admits he would love to boss Three Lions again but doubts he would be given the chance

Ex-Three Lions manager is desperate to help our nation out of a slump after shocking Euro 2016 failure under Roy Hodgson

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SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON wants to help England out of their Euro misery.

The Swede would love to boss the Three Lions again – although he admits “that will never happen”.

 Sven-Goran Eriksson admits he would relish the opportunity to become England manager again. But the Swede is doubtful he would be given a second chance
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Sven-Goran Eriksson admits he would relish the opportunity to become England manager again. But the Swede is doubtful he would be given a second chanceCredit: AAP
 Sven-Goran Eriksson is currently in charge of Chinese side Shanghai SIPG
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Sven-Goran Eriksson is currently in charge of Chinese side Shanghai SIPGCredit: Getty Images

Instead, he wants to help the FA to find a new boss and a new way forward.

England are in disarray following their humiliating last-16 defeat by tiny Iceland.

Roy Hodgson and his coaching team quit and FA chief Martin Glenn admits he “is not a football expert”.

Glenn has set up a commission - with ex-Manchester United supremo David Gill and technical director Dan Ashworth - with practically no experience of either playing or coaching.

Eriksson, 68, managed the Three Lions from 2001 to 2006, leading them to three successive quarter-finals.

 Roy Hodgson quit as England manager after a disastrous Euro 2016 campaign
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 Roy Hodgson quit as England manager after a disastrous Euro 2016 campaignCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Roy Hodgson can only look away as England are humiliated by minnows Iceland
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Roy Hodgson can only look away as England are humiliated by minnows IcelandCredit: PA:Press Association
 Wayne Rooney consoles Daniel Sturridge after England were knocked out of Euros
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Wayne Rooney consoles Daniel Sturridge after England were knocked out of EurosCredit: Getty Images
 The Three Lions' star names failed to hit expectations at Euro 2016 in France
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The Three Lions' star names failed to hit expectations at Euro 2016 in FranceCredit: Getty Images

The Swede, now in charge of Shanghai SIPG, told SunSport: “I am always available and would like to help the FA, or the new manager, whoever he is.

“I am always on the end of the phone. I experienced a lot with England and you learn a lot in six years, good and bad.

I'd love to be the England boss again but it won't happen

Sven-Goran Eriksson

“Everything seems terrible when you go out of a tournament, but things are not so bad as they seem.

“England have waited so long to get to a final - and it can happen again.”

Eriksson led England into the last-eight on three occasions, going out on penalties in 2004 and 2006. When he took over in 2001, they were 17th in the world rankings - when he left they were fifth.

 Sven and then-assistant manager Steve McClaren talk England tactics in 2001
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Sven and then-assistant manager Steve McClaren talk England tactics in 2001Credit: Getty Images
 Sven-Goran Eriksson led the Three Lions to three successive quarter-finals
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Sven-Goran Eriksson led the Three Lions to three successive quarter-finalsCredit: Reuters
 Sven-Goran Eriksson reckons the England job is the biggest going in football
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Sven-Goran Eriksson reckons the England job is the biggest going in footballCredit: PA:Press Association

They have not been past the last-16 of a major tournament since.

The Swede would love to have a second go at the job - but is not holding his breath.

He said: “I am quite sure they will never offer the job twice to anyone, it will not happen.

“I still say it is the biggest job you can have in football - and not because of the money. It was the best job I have ever had.

 Cristiano Ronaldo fires past David Seaman at Euro 2004 while Sven was in charge
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Cristiano Ronaldo fires past David Seaman at Euro 2004 while Sven was in chargeCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
 Former England captain David Beckham is dejected after the Three Lions' defeat to Portugal in the quarter-final in 2004 which sent them crashing out of the Euros
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Former England captain David Beckham is dejected after the Three Lions' defeat to Portugal in the quarter-final in 2004 which sent them crashing out of the EurosCredit: Epa

“I missed it a lot when I left, but you move on.

“England is the home of football and the passion of the fans is unbelievable.

“It’s not an easy job, that’s for sure. But, in a funny way, that is why it is so good.

“If I had been asked to go on in 2006, I would have, for sure. But the quarter-finals was not good enough and I understand that.

“Whoever is able to take them to a final, it will be very special.”

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