Person: Lagerback

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Heimir Hallgrimsson: ‘Nobody is underestimating Iceland any more, we have a good future’

When he became Iceland coach after the team’s amazing exploits at Euro 2016, Heimir Hallgrimsson made it a priority to protect the things that make his team unique.

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How Iceland defied the odds to qualify for Euro 2016

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Eriksson not interested in Sweden job

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Notts County chairman backs Eriksson to stay

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Lagerback in Larsson talks

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Migraine behind Ljunberg absence

Ljungberg named Swedish skipper

Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has been named the new Sweden captain by coach Lars Lagerback.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2006

Only Argentina's best will beat Germany - Lagerback

Sweden coach Lars Lagerback has a message for Argentina ahead of their quarter-final meeting with World Cup hosts Germany in Berlin on Friday; hit top form or pack your bags and head home.

Sun, 25 Jun, 2006

Zlatan on course for Sweden return

Lars Lagerback remains optimistic his attacking talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be fit for Sweden’s highly-anticipated second-round clash with Germany in Munich.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2006

Sweden resist playing for draw

Sweden coach Lars Lagerback insisted his team would not settle for the draw they need against England to progress to the knockout stage of the World Cup.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

Ljungberg predicts Swedish goal rush

Freddie Ljungberg believes Sweden have broken their scoring hoodoo – just in time for their meeting with England next week.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2006

Mellberg: Swedes playing for second

SWEDEN captain Olof Mellberg has already conceded top spot in Group B to England and is viewing tonight’s match against Paraguay as the decider for who takes the runners-up place.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2006

Larsson upbeat ahead of World Cup campaign

Henrik Larsson insists Sweden must believe they can reach the World Cup final in Germany this summer.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2006

Ostlund misses out as Svensson gets the nod

Alexander Ostlund was the surprise omission from Sweden’s provisional squad for the 2006 World Cup.

Tue, 09 May, 2006

Sweden give Ireland a ringing endorsement

THE new Republic of Ireland era last night received a ringing endorsement from an unlikely source - Sweden.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2006

Staunton keeping feet on the ground

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton is under no illusions that future matches will be as easy as last night’s 3-0 win against a shocking Sweden side.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2006

Swedish coach backs Stan and Bobby to achieve success

SWEDISH coach Lars Lagerback believes Ireland’s unorthodox managerial team of Steve Staunton and Bobby Robson has the ingredients to work.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2006

Swedish boss backs Irish management team

Sweden coach Lars Lagerback has given his blessing to the Republic of Ireland’s managerial ‘dream ticket’ of Steve Staunton and Bobby Robson.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2006

Sweden set to field stars in Dublin

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.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2006

No change on Celtic exit - Larsson

Henrik Larsson insists he will still leave Celtic at the end of the season despite making a u-turn on his international career.

Fri, 30 Apr, 2004

Swedes still hope Larsson will go to Euro 2004

Sweden will give Celtic striker Henrik Larsson until the last possible minute to change his mind about playing at Euro 2004.

Wed, 21 Apr, 2004

Thompson hopes to grasp England chance

Alan Thompson is hoping to be given the chance to offer a natural answer to England’s left-sided question in tomorrow’s friendly in Sweden after fearing his international chance had vanished.

Tue, 30 Mar, 2004

Lagerback: We feel empty

Sweden joint-coach Lars Lagerback and his players felt deflated after losing to a Senegalese golden goal.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2002

Bruno delighted with Senegal win

Senegal coach Bruno Metsu admitted it had been a ‘‘crazy game’’ after they beat Sweden on a golden goal to become only the second ever African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2002

Lagerback: Strong defence saw Swedes hold firm

Sweden joint-coach Lars Lagerback praised his side’s determined defensive display as they held on for a 1-1 draw against Argentina to book their place in the second round.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2002

Captain Andersson a doubt for Swedes

Sweden captain Patrik Andersson is doubtful for the game against Nigeria despite training with the rest of the squad on Thursday.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002

Captain Andersson a doubt for Swedes

Sweden captain Patrik Andersson is doubtful for the game against Nigeria despite training with the rest of the squad on Thursday.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002

Freddie ready for Kanu clash

Freddie Ljungberg admits it will be strange lining up against Arsenal team-mate Kanu when Sweden meet Nigeria in Kobe on Friday.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2002

Freddie will be ready, say Swedes

Freddie Ljungberg is set to play through the pain to face England in the World Cup showdown on Sunday.

Thu, 30 May, 2002

Incident no over - Stromberg

Sweden coaches Tommy Soderberg and Lars Lagerback still have work to do following the bust-up between Fredrik Ljungberg and Olaf Mellberg, according to former Sweden international Glenn Stromberg.

Fri, 24 May, 2002

Not so Swede harmony

Sweden’s World Cup preparations exploded into open warfare today as Fredrik Ljungberg grabbed team-mate Olof Mellberg by the throat in an astonishing training ground bust-up.

Thu, 23 May, 2002

Sweden pick 1994 veteran Mild in squad

Sweden struck a balance between youth and experience when they named their World Cup 23-man squad, picking midfielder Hakan Mild who played in the Swedish team that reached the 1994 semifinals.

Fri, 03 May, 2002

Soccer: Lagerback raises glass to King Henrik

Swedish coach Lars Lagerback claims Henrik Larsson would be worth almost £30m in the transfer market - but he fully expects the striker to sign a new contract with Celtic.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2001