Globetrotting former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been appointed head coach of the Philippines.
The 70-year-old will lead the Azkals at the Asian Cup in January after reportedly signing a six-month contract.
Eriksson, who claimed in August he had rejected approaches from Cameroon and Iraq, returns to the international arena after an eight-year absence, last leading Ivory Coast to the 2010 World Cup.
The experienced Swede has not held a managerial position since leaving Chinese side Shenzhen FC in June 2017.
Former England, Mexico and Côte d'Ivoire manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been appointed as the new coach of the Philippines October 27, 2018
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