Soderberg's Sweden Faces England in Crucial European Qualifier

Tommy Soderberg, Sweden's amiable coach, believes that his team's commitment and enthusiasm can be their key to success against England in their European Championship qualifier. Despite being skeptical of his decision to play Anderlecht's Par Zetterberg wide on the right, Soderberg remains confident in his team's ability to adapt and counter-attack. The Swedish media and public are eager to see how his semi-professional players will fare against the more polished English side.

Key Takeaways:

• Tommy Soderberg, the Swedish coach, has been praised for his amiable character but may struggle to lead a team of highly-paid professionals.
• Soderberg employs a 4-4-2 formation and acknowledges the influence of English football and coaches.
• Sweden's best chance lies in their commitment and enthusiasm, according to Soderberg.
• The Swedish coach is not concerned about his lack of natural wingers, as he believes his central midfield players can compensate.
• England has a history of struggling in their matches against Sweden, with a 3-1 win in 1937 their only decisive victory in the last 100 years.

Statistics:

• England has played 40 competitive matches against Sweden, winning 18, drawing 11, and losing 11.
• Soderberg has been in charge of the Swedish national team for 11 months.
• Sweden's Under-21 team, led by Soderberg, reached the European Championship finals.
• The Swedish national team has won 2 out of their last 5 matches against England.

Sources:

• "Soderberg's Sweden Faces England in Crucial European Qualifier" - Unattributed article from the Swedish media.
• "Previous meetings" - Unattributed list of past matches between England and Sweden.