How they qualified: Finished 2nd in European Qualifying Group F; Qualified as best placed runner-up.

Team Base: Koncha-Zaspa

Sweden’s hopes for progressing from Group D come down to one question.  Which Zlatan Ibrahimovic will turn up to play in this summers tournament?

At his best Zlatan is almost impossible to play against, as Arsenal found out in their 4-0 defeat to AC Milan in this year’s Champions League, but if he’s not imposing himself on the game, the 6’5” forward can look lost and fails to make an impact in a game.

If that happens Johan Elmander will be the man relied on to find the goals for the Scandinavians.  Elmander had a promising spell at Bolton Wanderers before moving to Turkish giants Galatasary last summer where he’s flourished.

Their main problems for Eric Hamren’s side are in defence where an inexperienced Jonass Olsson will play next to right back Mikael Listig, who has a habit of pushing forward and neglecting his defensive duties.

Sweden are a strong side and one that will go into the tournament very underrated by those they face and the media. This could work to their advantage and they could be the surprise team to come out of this group.

WFD Predicted Starting XI: 4-2-2-1-1

Isaksson

Lustig - J. Olsson - Mellberg - M. Olsson

Svensson - Kallstrom

Larsson - Elm

Ibrahimovic

Elmander

WFD predicted group finish: 3rd

Match 1: June 11 v Ukraine - Olympic Stadium, Kiev (21:45)

Match 2: June 15 v England - Olympic Stadium, Kiev (21:45)

Match 3: June 19 v France - Olympic Stadium, Kiev (21:45)