Ericsson met with Iraq FA officials in Istanbul last week. Former England boss to decide in coming few days about the offer of becoming Iraq coach. Former Manchester City, Lazio and England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has agreed in principle to take over as head coach of Iraq. The 70-year-old met up with Iraq FA officials in Istanbul last week, according to Sky Sports, and is keen to take over the side that failed to make this summer’s World Cup. The Swede’s representative, Saif Rubie, said Eriksson has several options 
and will make his final decision next week. Eriksson has managed around the world. His last job saw him coach Shenzhen, after two other jobs based in China with Guangzhou and Shanghai. Before that he was one of the most sought-after coaches in the game. His five-year stint as England boss saw him take the Three Lions to the last-eight of two World Cups and the European Championships. But with the “Golden Generation” of Wayne Rooney, John Terry, David Beckham and Co. at his disposal, many think he should have achieved more — a 5-1 win over Germany the highlight of a reign that promised much but ultimately did not deliver. His other experiences of international management have seen him coach Mexico and Ivory Coast, both short unsuccessful stints lasting little more than a year at each. It was in club management during the 1980s and 1990s that Eriksson made his name, taking unfancied Swedish outfit Gothenburg to the UEFA Cup title in 1982. That led him to Portuguese giants Benfica, where once again he achieved both domestic and continental success. He then went to Italy where he managed Roma, Fiorentina and Lazio, winning Serie A with Lazio before becoming one of the best-paid coaches in the world with England. AN