Inside Sven-Goran Eriksson's hometown: stars descend on tiny municipality with population of 4,000 for former England manager's funeral

The small Swedish town of Torsby will briefly become the center of attention on Friday as former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is laid to rest.

Eriksson tragically passed away aged 76 on August 26 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer,with countless tributes paid to the Swede.

He had revealed in January that he had 'best case a year' to live following his diagnosis and was surrounded by his family as he passed away.

A number of big names are expected to be present at the funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby.

The tiny town,which has a population of just over 4,000,is where Erikkson grew up and spent his final days. 

Bengt added: 'It will be mournful in the church,but the procession will be different. He wanted it to be like a carnival and to be joyful.

'There will also be popular well-known songs at the event on the stage,including by the band Sven Ingvars,who will perform.'

Eriksson's last days were spent at his remote mansion estate,which sat on the banks of the lake,where he has asked for his ashes be scattered.

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