there has been many memorable match ups between these two sides . the latest being in 2006 in the world cup group stages.both sides are looking for the vital 3 points that comes with a win , as sweden currently sit bottom of the groupD after falling to a 2 - 1 defeat in their opening games against co hosts Ukraine.England Managed to only get a draw out of France after a doll match in which many football pundits accused England of parking the bus in front of goal (sitting back not risking being countered by not attacking)
England are still without Manchester United Striker Wayne Rooney. as his still serving the two match suspension he received in the sides last game in the qualifying round against Montenegro.the newly appointed manger Roy Hodgson, kept faith in him and brought him along for the final stages of the competitions , as many experts believed it was useless to bring along a player who will miss the first two vital group games .
Roy Hodgson will look to finally break the jinx and inspire his side to a victory against Sweden in a competitive game as the three lions have not manged to beat Sweden in a last seven games .4 of these meetings have ended level .the former West Brom manger had the following to say when asked about the sides shortage of goals in competitive games:
Sweden will look to improve on their nonperformance against Ukraine.as a win against England will give them massive hope to qualify for the last 16 stage.Ac Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic can play the protagonist to this scenario as the striker is known to be huge goal threat from almost anywhere in the front line. things have not started well for the player however as the player is rumoured to have been involved in a bust up with team mate Markus Rosenberg,during the fixture against Ukraine. Ibrahimovic is said have been angry after seeing his strike partner chatting to his girlfriend instead of warming down ,during the half time. Sweden have not made a big deal of the incident however and everything seem to be calm and peaceful around the camp once again.
no injury headaches for Roy Hodgson as he rested his senior players in the days leading to the fixture . Andy Carroll may likey start as England may again look for set piece to create scoring opportunities .
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Youngster chamberlain has displayed promising talent with his quick foot work and pace he will surly trouble the Swedish defense . if carroll starts then England benefit both in defending in set pieces and give their attack a new dimension in areal attack . look out for Ashley young's curling crosses towards Andy as he will have England fans hearts racing every time he goes up n their trying to latch on to the end of the crosses sent his way .
England are still without Manchester United Striker Wayne Rooney. as his still serving the two match suspension he received in the sides last game in the qualifying round against Montenegro.the newly appointed manger Roy Hodgson, kept faith in him and brought him along for the final stages of the competitions , as many experts believed it was useless to bring along a player who will miss the first two vital group games .
Roy Hodgson will look to finally break the jinx and inspire his side to a victory against Sweden in a competitive game as the three lions have not manged to beat Sweden in a last seven games .4 of these meetings have ended level .the former West Brom manger had the following to say when asked about the sides shortage of goals in competitive games:
"We'd have liked a win to start with, but we want to get forward and get more goals.We have to get more bodies into our attacking third and create more opportunities. When they arrive, the strikers will be ready to put them in."
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| The striker put in impressive performance against Ukraine. |
Sweden will look to improve on their nonperformance against Ukraine.as a win against England will give them massive hope to qualify for the last 16 stage.Ac Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic can play the protagonist to this scenario as the striker is known to be huge goal threat from almost anywhere in the front line. things have not started well for the player however as the player is rumoured to have been involved in a bust up with team mate Markus Rosenberg,during the fixture against Ukraine. Ibrahimovic is said have been angry after seeing his strike partner chatting to his girlfriend instead of warming down ,during the half time. Sweden have not made a big deal of the incident however and everything seem to be calm and peaceful around the camp once again.
Swedish Coach Erik Hamren is expecting more from his side following their opening defeat at the Olympic Stadium.He said:
"We're not reaching the level we want to and that's my responsibility as a coach."We didn't show the courage we were supposed to. Only five or six players did. We all need all the players doing that."We were cowards in the first half and should have done more. I'm not happy with the team,
Probable Line Ups
Mo real injury worries for Sweden ,changes may come at the right back.Andrea Granqvist is to switch to right back , and Johnathan elmander most likely to start after making a substitute appearance against Ukraine .
Sweden will look to make the best out of rasmus's elms crossing abilities and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's aerial threat , they a re quick team on the counter. England's midfield lack pace in the center and Sweden will try to pay a wide games in order to stretch the defense and open up more space of onrushing players . look out for Zlatan ibrahimovis amazing dribbling skills as at he will face up to two English players on most occasions .
no injury headaches for Roy Hodgson as he rested his senior players in the days leading to the fixture . Andy Carroll may likey start as England may again look for set piece to create scoring opportunities .
eYoungster chamberlain has displayed promising talent with his quick foot work and pace he will surly trouble the Swedish defense . if carroll starts then England benefit both in defending in set pieces and give their attack a new dimension in areal attack . look out for Ashley young's curling crosses towards Andy as he will have England fans hearts racing every time he goes up n their trying to latch on to the end of the crosses sent his way .
Final Verdict :
England 3 Sweden 1
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