Sweden will atone for 2002 exit, says Mjallby

FORMER Sweden international Johan Mjallby believes his country will atone for their 2002 World Cup exit in this year’s tournament.

After qualifying from the group stages alongside England, the Swedes were presented with a gilt-edged chance to reach the last eight when they lined up against Senegal.

“We should have done better in 2002 because many of the big teams had already gone out.