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Eriksson is saying that Beckham consistently behaved like a highly professional player whenever he joined England training camps. The quote expresses respect for Beckham’s attitude and reliability as much as for his football ability.
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Originally said in English.
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About Sven-Goran Eriksson
Swedish football player and manager
Sven-Göran Eriksson was a Swedish football player and manager. Born in 1948 and active across the late 20th century, he is best known for his long managerial career and the success he achieved with clubs in Sweden, Portugal, and Italy. After playing as a right-back, Eriksson became a manager and built a strong record in club football between 1977 and 2001. He won 18 trophies with several league clubs, including the UEFA Cup in 1982, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA Super Cup in 1999, and he also reached the European Cup final in 1990.
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