Soccer Football - Championship - Huddersfield Town v Blackburn Rovers - John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, Britain - April 10, 2023 Blackburn Rovers manager Jon Dahl Tomasson before the match Action Images/Ed Sykes/ File photo
(Reuters) - Former Denmark striker Jon Dahl Tomasson has been appointed as Sweden manager, the Swedish FA said on Monday, becoming the country's first-ever foreign coach.
Tomasson, who recently resigned as manager of English second-tier side Blackburn Rovers, has signed a contract which extends to the qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup, which will be automatically extended upon advancement.
