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Jordan Larsson Returns to Starting Lineup Against Algeria

Daniel Svensson, Alexander Bernhardsson and Jordan Larsson get the chance. It is some of the changes national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson makes after the 2–0 win against Hungary on Friday.

Jordan Larsson Returns to Starting Lineup Against Algeria

Benjamin Nygren Shines with Goals in Sweden's Win Over Hungary

Called up after a cancellation in March, debut against Luxembourg and goal scorer against Northern Ireland already in the second international match. More came when the national team made 2–0 against Hungary at a boiling Puskás Aréna.

Benjamin Nygren Shines with Goals in Sweden's Win Over Hungary

Ekdal and Nygren Start in Sweden's Match Against Hungary

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson lets Hjalmar Ekdal start in tonight's international match against Hungary in Budapest. "I have not seen Hjalmar much during my time so it is a good opportunity", says Dahl Tomasson to the association's website.

Ekdal and Nygren Start in Sweden's Match Against Hungary

Alexander Isak Commits to Newcastle Amid Transfer Rumors

Football journalist David Ornstein at The Athletic tends to be right. He claims that Alexander Isak will not move this summer.

Alexander Isak Commits to Newcastle Amid Transfer Rumors

Swedish National Team Surprises: Norén and Eriksson Selected

Mjällby's Axel Norén and Hammarby's Victor Eriksson. National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers two surprises in the national team.

Swedish National Team Surprises: Norén and Eriksson Selected

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

What: Luxembourg-Sweden, national football team, men. Where: Stade de Luxembourg.

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Anthony Elanga never answered when national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson called him on the phone after the quarrel. Now the two have spoken and the Nottingham star is back in the national team.

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Injured Ekdal leaves the national team

Hjalmar Ekdal is forced to leave the national football team's gathering due to an injury. Ekdal suffered a muscle injury in the back of his thigh in the loss to Denmark (1–2) on Wednesday, according to the federation on its website.

Injured Ekdal leaves the national team

"Something we can build on"

A left back with the task of sneaking into the midfield. Against Denmark, Sweden worked with the formation.

"Something we can build on"

Eriksen sank Sweden in Tomasson's return

"New" Sweden was heading for a cross in the derby against Denmark. Then Manchester United star Christian Eriksen decided it.

Eriksen sank Sweden in Tomasson's return

The Star of the Crazy Journey: "Hard to Accept"

After a long Premier League season, there was one match left for national team star Dejan Kulusevski with his club team Tottenham. A friendly match – in Australia.

The Star of the Crazy Journey: "Hard to Accept"

Tomasson about Isak: "One of the best in the world"

I Premier League striker Alexander Isak scored 21 goals for his Newcastle. He is still waiting for his first goal under Jon Dahl Tomasson's leadership in the national team, but the national coach praises the 24-year-old.

Tomasson about Isak: "One of the best in the world"