“If you want to keep up with the changes, then you have to watch as much football as you can. Live is the best way but also on television. All the best teams: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and now City. What are they doing? If possible, go and see them training. You can always learn.”

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.