2001 saw England take on its first ever foreign manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson during the “Golden Generation”, one of those players who Sven would go on to make captain was David Beckham.
‘It will be OK’: David Beckham reveals Eriksson’s ‘last words’ to him
David Beckham, who was named England captain by Eriksson, has described his old boss as a “true gentleman”.
Posting on Instagram, Beckham said: “We laughed, we cried & we knew we were saying goodbye… Sven thank you for always being the person you have always been, passionate, caring, calm & a true gentleman…
“I will be forever grateful for you making me your captain but I will forever hold these last memories of this day with you and your family…
“Thank you Sven and in your last words to me: ‘It will be ok’.”
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