Big Match Breakdown: Sweden v England

For Sweden, they’ve gone old-school throughout the tournament in a 4-4-2. Ola  Toivanen and Marcus Berg bring power and presence up front.

Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof will partner Andreas Granqvist at centre-half. Sebastian Larsson will return to the fold after missing the quarter-final win over Switzerland through suspension.

Emil Forsberg will be one to watch on the left side of midfield.

Key Battles

This game won’t be full of flowing football and attacking switch-play. This will be a tactically astute encounter between two sides who enjoy maximising set-pieces.

Sweden’s 4-4-2 will be out to stifle the movement of Lingard, Alli and Sterling. Should that work, England will need Trippier and Rose to find space down the wings.

At the other end, the partnership of Toivonen and Berg could trouble Stones at the back if Maguire and Walker don’t hold their line.

Expect set-pieces to be a vital outlet for both sides. The referee and VAR could come into play.

Match Odds

Coral traders have England as odds-on to win in 90 minutes at 10/11. Sweden are 18/5 to end the Three Lions’ quest, with a draw 21/10.

It’s a similar story in the odds for progression. Kane and co are given odds-on status at 4/9, with the Swedes 9/5.

This one could be cagey, which is why under 2.5 goals is 4/9.

Will Sweden be able to stop England’s captain? Kane has scored six times in this World Cup, and is 13/5 favourite to open the scoring.

Berg leads the way to the Scandinavian outfit at 7/1 first goalscorer.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing