sentences:  However, Eriksson was sacked on 14 June 2017, following a nine-game run without a win.On 27 October 2018, Eriksson returned to international football after he was appointed head coach of the Philippines national team on a six-month contract.He was recommended to the position by interim coach Scott Cooper, who took over after Terry Butcher's resignation in August; Eriksson and Cooper previously worked together for English club Leicester City.