Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(4) 4 Goals 3 (5)
(3) 3 Assists 2 (3)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
30 Average Age 28.4
188.5 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(1.2) 1.5 Shots pg 0.9 (1.1)
(55%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.7) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.9 (2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in EURO Grp. D.

Missing Players

No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Wayne Rooney Out 6.79

Team News

  • Sweden have no injury news ahead of their make-or-break game against England, but have a number of options if they decide to change things up, with Svensson and Elmander amongst those hoping to come into the side.
  • The former Bolton striker is getting back to full fitness and could be in contention to take Markus Rosenberg's place up front.
  • Jonas Olsson could also come into the side, moving Andreas Granqvist to right-back, with Lustig dropping to the bench.
  • With Wayne Rooney still suspended, England could start with the same XI that picked up a draw against France.
  • That would mean another start for 18 year-old Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the left side of the midfield, though recent reports have suggested Andy Carroll may take his place in a 4-4-2 formation, with Young moving to the left.
  • Danny Welbeck lead the line well and will have more support if Carroll does start against Sweden.
  • With Rooney returning and a shoe-in to start the final group game against Ukraine, England's attacking players will be playing for their place in the line-up for that game, and a goal for any of them could be vital in that sense.

Prediction

  • In their first Euro 2012 game, England had fewer shots than any other team managed, mustering only 5 attempts on goal. However, their performance was a dogged and committed one which deserves more credit than that statistic suggests. At times they played some good football and could take a lot from that game, as well as having a point to show for their efforts.
  • Sweden, meanwhile, have nothing to show for their work against Ukraine, having thrown away a lead which they were well placed to hold on to. They showed their weakness though, with Shevchenko scoring 2 headers - something that England may well look to exploit.
  • Neither side had the best of starts to Euro 2012 but this is a new game and the sides' last result will count for very little. On paper England probably have the better players, but Sweden have a truly world class player in Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is capable of a moment of magic. While he may well score, England should have enough to subject the Swedes to a second Euro 2012 defeat.
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Latest Comments

 
  • johnson 6.4 with og ok?

  • What an impact Walcott has had today. Talk about an impact sub!

    I have never rated him because I always prefer technical ability over pace (actually would prefer both) but I have never been impressed by Walcott's technical ability.

    He has officially shut me up, although I still wouldn't want him at my club.

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  • !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 1-0 sweden win

  • 1-1 !

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