Eriksson linked with Liverpool job

Sven-Goran Eriksson has thrown his name into the hat for the vacant Liverpool job after the World Cup. Eriksson is a lifelong Liverpool fan and has revealed that he would be honoured to take charge of the club.

Eriksson is currently coaching the Ivory Coast in the World Cup, but after the tournament he would be willing to consider a new destination.

According to a source lose to the Swede: "Sven is going to quit his role after the World Cup. If the Liverpool role was offered to him - he would definitely accept."

Liverpool are currently on the hunt for a new coach after Rafa Benitez was sacked this week.