Sweden coach Lars Lagerback has confirmed he will pick the strongest squad available ahead of the March 1 clash with the Republic of Ireland at Lansdowne Road, Dublin.

Southampton’s flurry of transfer activity was continuing apace today with utility man Rory Delap on the verge of a move to Premiership strugglers Sunderland.

Sweden 0-0 Holland After extra time

Holland coach Dick Advocaat made no changes to his starting line-up for their Euro 2004 quarter-final against Sweden at the Algarve stadium.

Celtic defender Johan Mjallby has revealed he will not be part of Sweden’s Euro 2004 squad if he does not feel up to it.