Swedish boss warns Ireland out to spoil the party

Swedish coach Erik Hamren has warned that Ireland will set out to be party poopers in Stockholm when the countries meet in a World Cup qualifier on Friday week.

Unveiling his squad for the game, Hamren said: “This will be a different game compared to previous games in the qualifiers. Ireland is an opponent with a lot of attitude and a big heart. They will do everything to destroy our party at home.”

Johan Elmander, Rasmus Bengtsson and Joel Ekstrand all miss out on selection through injury but, controversially, Alexander Gerndt is back after a lengthy absence following a suspended sentence for assault handed down in December 2011.