Sven-Goran Eriksson: The story of England's first foreign manager - How It All Played Out

After Kevin Keegan resigned in the men's loos at Wembley in 2000, the FA decided to hire their first foreign England manager - Sven Goran-Eriksson. He paved the way for Thomas Tuchel, who leads England at the World Cup qualifiers this international break. With Sven, the FA got much more than they bargained for. A man with a love for the game, life and women - Eriksson often graced the front and back pages of the newspapers. He led the golden generation of Beckham and Rooney, but despite that talent Sven fell short at the quarter-finals. So why did the FA decide to open up to foreign managers? Did Eriksson's off-field lifestyle hamper England or was it simply a combination of bad luck, broken metatarsals and the penalty shoot out hoodoo?  Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] Producer: Adem Waterman & Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyHead of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells