On Tuesday, Notts County director of football Sven-Goran Eriksson also ruled himself out of the running to replace Lars Lagerback as Sweden manager.

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Heading into their next game in Group B against Greece, Etuhu praised the influence of coach Lars Lagerback, who took over the Super Eagles in February.

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The Dutchman was also linked with the vacant Nigeria coaching role, which subsequently went to former Sweden manager Lars Lagerback, who signed a five-month contract on Friday.

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For Sweden, who only needed a draw to advance, it was the first group stage exit at a major tournament since Euro 2000, but coach Lars Lagerback was gracious in defeat.

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Nigeria's preparations for this tournament have been far from ideal, with Swede Lars Lagerback effectively given only three weeks to prepare his squad for the tournament after replacing Shaibu Amodu as coach and star midfielder John Mikel Obi ruled out with a knee injury but they remained committed to the cause throughout.

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