Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani says they “do not worry” England because the groups put together to fulfill within the Euro 2025 quarter-finals on Thursday.
Defending champions England are ranked fifth on the earth, only one place above Sweden, who completed high of their group.
Peter Gerhardsson's aspect picked up the utmost 9 factors, ending their group video games with a powerful 4-1 win over Germany.
Following England's 6-1 victory over Wales, midfielder Ella Toone instructed ITV Sport Sweden “needs to be scared” – however Asllani disagrees.
“We respect England, the workforce they've and all the pieces they've achieved to date. However worry? No. We do not have the phrase worry in our dictionary,” mentioned Asllani.
“We glance up the phrase braveness. In fact it's a must to respect the most effective sides on the earth however we've got the proper gameplan for this match.
“We need to obtain the soccer we need to symbolize. In our minds there is just one end result and that's to win the sport.”
Sweden have been one of many standout performers within the event and England captain Leah Williamson mentioned they “deserved slightly bit extra recognition”.
Alongside England and France, Sweden have reached the quarter-finals in any respect 5 main tournaments since 2017.
“I really feel like Sweden are all the time flying beneath the radar. It type of fits us,” mentioned London Metropolis Lionesses midfielder Asllani.
“Clearly we expect we're the most effective groups on the earth from what we've got been doing. However individuals not often discuss us as [a team] who can win gold.
“We all know we will beat any workforce on the earth when we've got our greatest day. Individuals ought to positively discuss us extra.”
