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Sven-Goran Eriksson has been sacked as manager of the Mexico national team after only 10 months in charge.

The former England coach had been under intense pressure for some time and Wednesday's 3-1 defeat in Honduras in a World Cup qualifier proved to be the final straw. Mexico are currently fourth in their qualifying group with one win in three games.