Sweden v England Match Preview

15th June 2012By: Ian Hart

Group D: Friday 15th June 19:45

Sweden make three changes, England likely to be more attacking


Sweden

Sweden have already named their team for Friday night's encounter with England. Fit again Johan Elmander returns in place of Markus Rosenberg in attack, while defensive midfielder Anders Svensson is preferred to the more attack minded Ola Toivonen. The Swedes have also opted to bring in another centre-back, Jonas Olsson, in anticipation of Andy Carroll starting for England.

England

England are expected to go with a more attacking line-up from the one that drew 1-1 with France on Monday. Andy Carroll should join Danny Welbeck in attack, with Ashley Young moving to the left of midfield and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain dropping to the bench. The only other change that could happen is on the other flank, with the pace of Theo Walcott an option ahead of James Milner. Ashley Cole, Glen Johnson and Scott Parker have all received treatment on slight injuries in the week, but nothing that should keep them from playing.


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    Isaksson
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    Granqvist
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    J Olsson
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    Mellberg
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    M Olsson
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    Larsson
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    Svensson
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    Kallstrom
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    Elm
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    Ibrahimovic
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    Elmander
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    Welbeck
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    Carroll
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    Young
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    Parker
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    Gerrard
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    Milner
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    Cole
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    Lescott
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    Terry
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    Johnson
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Clean Sheet potential:

The two sides have only kept four clean sheets in total in nine meetings.

Transfer Target:

England will rely on Ashley Young to provide a creative spark.

Last meeting:

England 1-0 Sweden (2011)

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