ENGLAND paid a touching tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson ahead of their win over Finland.
The former Three Lions manager passed away in August after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
The Swede was remembered by the national team with an emotional video.
The social media video showed Eriksson's best moments from his five years in charge of England.
This included the iconic 5-1 win over Germany in Munich back in 2001 in which Michael Owen netted a hat-trick.
Eriksson spoke in the video as he outlined how "proud" he was to have been the England manager.
He said: "I felt at home at once and that helps the relationship with the players and the country."
Inside Wembley Stadium, Eriksson's picture was shown on the big screens for fans to pay tribute.
And emotional fans took part in a minute's round of applause.
This included the current England interim manager, Lee Carsley, and players.
Frank Lampard, who handed Harry Kane his golden cap, also visibly applauded his former coach.
Eriksson's Career: A Retrospective
Early Days and Success in Italy
1977 - Having played football professionally in Sweden, Sven-Goran Eriksson kicked off his managerial career with Swedish side Degerfors.
2000 - He guided Lazio to the Serie A title to become one of the hottest coaches in the world.
England's First Foreign Manager
2001 - Following the resignation of Kevin Keegan, he was appointed England’s next permanent manager in February 2001. He oversaw 66 games with the Three Lions, winning 39 and losing just 12.
Leading England to Major Tournaments
2002 - Eriksson led England to the 2002 World Cup with the likes of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and David Beckham in his squad. The Three Lions were knocked out in the quarter-finals.
2004 - The legendary manager also led the Three Lions to Euro 2004, but they were knocked out of the quarter-finals to Portugal.
2006 - Eriksson led England to another World Cup, his final tournament in charge, before resigning.
Post-England Career
2007 - The Swede took charge of Manchester City a year after leaving the England job and oversaw 45 games.
2010 - Having coached Mexico, Ivory Coast and Notts County after parting ways with Man City, Erikson took charge of Leicester and saved them from relegation. Following his time with the Foxes he went on to manage China and Philippines.
2024 - In January 2024, Eriksson announced he had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Three months later, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of managing Liverpool in a legends match at Anfield, before passing away in August.
The Wembley Tribute
The matchday programme was also dedicated to the former Manchester City and Lazio manager.
Eriksson managed England between 2001 and 2006, having taken over the job from Kevin Keegan.
He took charge of England for three major tournaments, each time ending at the quarter-final stage.
Euro 2004 and the World Cup in 2006 both ended with a penalty shootout heartbreak to Portugal.
England followed up the tributes with a brilliant display to dispatch Finland 2-0.
Kane bagged himself a brace on his 100th appearance for his nation to take his tally to 68 goals.
Sven-Goran Eriksson's Legacy: A Look at the Numbers
Matches 67
Wins 40
Draws 17
Losses 10
Win percentage 59.7
England's Tournament Performances Under Eriksson
World Cup 2002
Lost 2-1 to Brazil in quarter-final
Euros 2004
Lost on penalties to Portugal in quarter-final
World Cup 2006
Lost on penalties to Portugal in quarter-final
The Football Association will pay tribute to former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson on Tuesday
Sven-Goran Eriksson will be honoured with an emotional Wembley tribute before England's Nations League clash against Finland on Tuesday night. The Swede passed away last month, aged 76, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Eriksson became the Three Lions' first foreign manager when he succeeded Kevin Keegan in 2001, leading England to the quarter-finals of three tournaments. The Swede also managed Manchester City and Leicester City.
But it was at Anfield where Eriksson's managerial dreams lived as the boyhood Liverpool spoke earlier this year about his regret at not managing the Reds during his incredible 42-year career. However, the Liverpool Foundation allowed him to live that dream as he was invited to manage Liverpool Legends' 4-2 win over Ajax in March.
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On Tuesday night, a video tribute will be displayed on the screens at Wembley, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and the rest of the England team will wear black armbands for the fixture. Before the game, a period of applause will take place to recognise the deaths of former Everton striker Kevin Campell, former coach Craig Shakespeare and Tommy Banks.
Before the game, Harry Kane said: "I’d say he’s one of our most famous, most popular managers. It will be a sad night for a lot of England fans and a lot of players. I didn’t get to meet him personally, [but] a great person, really loyal to his players.
"I think he’ll go down as one of England’s best. We just wish all his family and friends our condolences, and we hope we can pay a good tribute."
Meanwhile, interim coach, Lee Carsley added: "I was never lucky enough to meet him. I played against his teams a few times. Speaking to Ashley Cole, who played under him, what he speaks mostly about is what a great person he was.
"He was a highly-decorated coach, and the period he had with England, everyone speaks about the atmosphere and how much they enjoyed playing for him. He’ll be remembered fondly by everyone."
