PREVIOUS CLASHES
Sweden 4 England 2 November 2012
The last time the sides met in a friendly was best remembered for a spectacular goal by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, where his overhead bicycle kick from 25 yards out found the net for his fourth goal of a stunning individual display. England had led 2-1 at one stage.
Sweden 2 England 3 June 2012
The most recent occasion the countries met at a major tournament went England’s way at Euro 2012 in Kiev. Olaf Mellberg’s goal had given Sweden a 2-1 advantage on the hour mark, but England hit back to triumph thanks to goals from Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck.
Sweden 2 England 2 June 2006
Steven Gerrard’s goal five minutes from time had looked as if it would prove decisive in giving England the victory in this World Cup group game in Germany. But Henrik Larsson popped up in stoppage time to ensure that honours finished even.
England 1 Sweden 1 June 2002
Niclas Alexandersson was the hero for Sweden in this encounter at World Cup 2002. He capitalised on an error from Danny Mills to earn his side a draw in their opening group game after Sol Campbell had given England the lead in the first half.
Sweden 2 England 1 September 1998
The opening game of qualifying for Euro 2000 started well for England as Alan Shearer scored in the first minute. But it all went wrong from there as goals from Andreas Andersson and Johan Mjallby put the Swedes ahead, and England would finish with 10 men after Paul Ince was sent off.
Sweden 2 England 1 June 1992
A tough night for England as Graham Taylor’s side were eliminated from Euro 92. David Platt had given them the lead, but Sweden levelled through Jan Eriksson. Taylor took off Gary Lineker in a surprising move as he pushed for a winner, but it was Sweden who won after Tomas Brolin netted.
Sweden 0 England 0 September 1989
This World Cup qualifier in Stockholm was by no means a classic, but is best remembered for England defender Terry Butcher leaving the field with his forehead and shirt saturated in his blood after he had suffered a cut in the first half.