Alieu Njie has scored in three straight Serie A matches, but he was still nervous about attending the first senior national team camp of his career. “I’m a bit of a fanboy,” says the rising star.
FootballViktor Gyökeres is scoring freely for the national team and isn't ruling out breaking Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal record - though he knows there's still a long way to go. “It's clear that it's possible,” says the 28-year-old.
FootballFamily, God and Zlatan have all helped Dejan Kulusevski on the long road back. “Sometimes it felt like I’d been given an impossible task,” he says.
FootballAt home in Italy, he captains the league's worst team. For Jesper Karlström, the international break is therefore especially welcome. “We try to draw energy from here,” says the 31-year-old midfielder.
FootballViktor Johansson was given his chance last time - and took it. Now the Stoke goalkeeper continues to be trusted by the national team. “He had the shirt last time. You can interpret that as you want,” says Graham Potter.
FootballGraham Potter has had a successful first year as Sweden’s national team coach. The next step? Being able to challenge the very best. “We have to believe we can beat any team,” says the Englishman.
FootballEmil Krafth has made 52 international appearances - and there will be no more. Next Saturday, he will be one of five players honoured for their contributions to the Swedish national team.
FootballEight out, eight in. The national handball team is replacing half the squad ahead of its next European Championship qualifier.
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