Sven-Goran Eriksson breaks down in tears and thanks Liverpool for making dream come true after terminal cancer diagnosis
SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON was in tears as he thanked Liverpool for making his Anfield dream come true.
Former England manager Eriksson, 76, revealed last month he had “at best a year to live” because of cancer.
The Swede is a lifelong Reds fan and today managed a team of Kop legends to a 4-2 win over former Ajax stars.
He said: “I was crying.
“To sit on the bench for Liverpool has been my dream my whole life.
“Now it has happened and it was a beautiful day — the crowd, the game, the players, everything.
“Thank you for Liverpool for giving me this opportunity.”
Steven Gerrard jetted back from Saudi Arabia, where he manages Al- Ettifaq, for the LFC Foundation Charity game.
The England legend said: “As soon as I knew he was going to be the gaffer, I couldn’t wait to play for him one more time.”
Eriksson, Three Lions boss from 2001 to 2006, wept when a huge crowd sang You’ll Never Walk Alone before kick-off.
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Former Celtic winger Derk Boerrigter headed Ajax into a shock second-minute lead.
And ex-Manchester City forward Kiki Musampa doubled that advantage before the break.
French defender Gregory Vignal pulled one back, then Champions League winner Djibril Cisse made it 2-2.
Nabil El Zhar, from the Rafa Benitez era, smashed the hosts in front.
And Fernando Torres made sure it was Sven’s day with a late close-range clincher.