Eriksson takes over reins at Philippine club Azkals

Ex-England manager named coach after departure of Butcher

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been hired to lead the Philippines’ football team following the surprise departure of Three Lions football great Terry Butcher earlier this year.

Philippine team manager Dan Palami said the Swede would coach the Azkals in next month’s AFF Suzuki Cup and the Asian Cup in January.

“One of the legendary coaches of all time, coach Sven-Goran Eriksson will be coaching the Azkals for the Suzuki Cup and the Asian Cup,” Palami said.

“He will be a great addition to the team and I’m sure the players will learn a lot from him.”

The contract terms of Eriksson, 70, have not been disclosed. Butcher, a veteran of three World Cups lasted less than 50 days in the job.