Former England coach Sven Goran Eriksson says he's proud seeing his old players now in management.

The 72-year-old Swede, who took charge of the country's 'Golden Generation', has watched on in recent years as the likes of Gareth Southgate (England), Frank Lampard (Chelsea) and Steven Gerrard (Rangers) have taken on jobs at the highest level.

He told The Sun: "It's great to see my old players evolving into managers and coaches.

"I remember them as players talking about it. I didn't have them for one game, I had them for a number of years, and I would be so happy for them if they are to become successful.

"I am very happy to see Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Gareth Southgate doing so well.

"You have others also coaching and managing and it's nice to see.

"I managed Lazio in my last job before I came to England. And of that team, more than 50 per cent of them are really good managers around the world.

"Diego Simeone at Atletico, Roberto Mancini with the Italian national team, Sinisa Mihajlovic at Bologna, Sergio Conceicao at Porto, Simone Inzaghi at Lazio.

"It is nice to follow them and see what they are doing."