Eriksson revealed last week that he has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, while also indicating he has at most a year left to live. While being interviewed about his diagnosis, the 75-year-old was also asked about the team he supports.

The former England boss confired he is a lifelong Liverpool fan, and discussed his dream of managing the club. “My father is still alive and is still a Liverpool supporter, and I’m a Liverpool supporter as well — I’ve always been,” Eriksson told Sky News this week.

“So I always wished to be the manager of Liverpool. And that will not happen for sure, but I’m still a Liverpool fan.”

Eriksson’s admission has led to supporters calling for him to be given the chance to manage Liverpool Legends in an upcoming charity game. The Reds will take on Ajax at Anfield on March 23 in a match to support the LFC Foundation.

Former Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia joined the calls to make Eriksson the Liverpool manager for the day, while Robbie Fowler indicated that a call has gone in with the organizers. The ECHO has since thrown its backing behind the push to grant the Swede’s dying wish.

Eriksson has now responded to the calls in an interview with Good Morning Britain. While he was unaware of the drive from the supporters, he has confirmed he would gladly accept the offer if it arrives.

“No, I didn’t know about that,” he said (via the ECHO). “I knew that I had a charity game in March, I think it is, and me and my son are invited to see that game and that might be great.

“There will be a lot of good football players there, but I should be their manager? No, I never heard that, I don’t know where that’s come from.

“I would accept, of course. To coach Liverpool, that would be my dream. That’s always been my dream but I’m not complaining. I had a lot of good football teams, national teams and clubs so I’m happy.”

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