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Danny Mills hails 'incredible' Sven-Goran Eriksson and admits he doesn't know what would have happened with his career if it wasn't for the former England boss, who announced this week that he has terminal cancer

Danny Mills has expressed his gratitude to Sven-Goran Eriksson for giving him an opportunity with England.

Eriksson announced this week that he has terminal cancer and 'has at best a year to live'.

Former Leeds defender Mills revealed his sadness at the news regarding Eriksson, who he also spent time with at Manchester City.

Speaking to GB News, Mills said: 'I think it's very, very sad. What we've heard is the fact that he was out for a gentle jog or a little run and has gone on to have had several minor strokes.