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While Ireland rest, Sweden already in match mode

While Ireland were resting up yesterday, Sweden intensified their build-up to Monday’s Euro Group E opener by undergoing a 105-minute open training session at Saint-Nazaire.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2016

Swedes vow to keep their cool against Ireland

Sweden’s elder statesmen have been imparting their tournament knowledge to their budding stars as they try to get the balance of excitement and relaxation right for facing Ireland.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Jonas Olsson a big casualty as Sweden name Euro 2016 squad

While Martin O’Neill will wait another three weeks to finalise his Euro squad, Sweden boss Erik Hamren made the big decisions early by announcing his 23-man panel yesterday.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Sweden blessed with more skill than Irish players, warns Galway’s Armin Aganovic

The Republic of Ireland will encounter a Swedish side more skilful than Martin O’Neill’s men in Euro 2016, according to Galway United defender Armin Aganovic, who played with many of the national team in his native Sweden.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Added spice as Sweden meet Denmark in Scandinavian derby

Danskjavlar is an affectionate Swedish expression that can best be translated as ‘Bloody Danes’. It was used quite a lot after last month’s qualifying draw pitted Sweden against Denmark in the Euro 2016 play-off, with the first leg tonight in Stockholm.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015