He may be Swedish, he may not beat his chest or rant and rave but he has developed his own connection with the supporters.

When he pulls on his £600 (€874.40) Armani suit and departs Luton Airport for Baden-Baden, it will be a symbolic moment for him.

He leaves as England boss but, when he returns, he will go his own way, unless he has an open-top bus ride to Trafalgar Square first.

Eriksson told his adopted country: “I am desperate to win the trophy for you.

“The support you have given me since my first game in the job has been very special. You have made me feel English. I am proud to wear the Three Lions.”