Starfelt on strong showing, did
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Starfelt on strong showing, did a good job

Isak Hien left the arena in Valencia without speaking to the media in the mixed zone. Most indications are that the injury will rule him out of the playoff final against Poland. The solution to that problem is Carl Starfelt.

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Hien was taken off with eight minutes left in the first half. He was visibly upset and after the 3-1 victory, captain Graham Potter said, "It doesn't look good."

However, things looked good straight away when Starfelt stepped in. The defender from Celta Vigo has had a brilliant season in La Liga behind him - something he immediately showed against Ukraine.

"There was quite a lot of defending when I came in. I think I handled it well," he said.

"He showed what level he can maintain week in and week out in the Spanish league," Potter said.

Starfelt:

"Great fun. Just good to hear. I know he follows my games. But we're only halfway there. We have to win on Tuesday, otherwise this game means nothing."

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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