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Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson thought the 22-year-old had knocked on the door and was worth the chance. Sebastian Nanasi didn't knock.

Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

The National Team: Nanasi and Krafth in the Starting Lineup

Sebastian Nanasi gets the chance from the start in tonight's meeting with Estonia in the Nations League. Emil Krafth also goes into the starting eleven.

The National Team: Nanasi and Krafth in the Starting Lineup

Tomasson on Hien: "Devours attackers for breakfast"

Jon Dahl Tomasson scored goals for Denmark and a number of clubs. But one thing the national team's head coach is happy about - that he avoided meeting Isak Hien during his career.

Tomasson on Hien: "Devours attackers for breakfast"

This is how Sweden starts – without Lindelöf and Larsson

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is missing from tonight's national team eleven against Slovakia. The centre-back and captain is obviously not fully recovered after his injury period.

This is how Sweden starts – without Lindelöf and Larsson

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

The injury list just gets longer and longer. The latest player to withdraw: St Pauli's Eric Smith.

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

Alexander Isak was already ruled out. With Gustaf Nilsson's withdrawal, Sweden only has one pure forward for the Nations League gathering.

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

After the controversy - Larsson selected: "Good discussion"

Hugo Larsson and Jon Dahl Tomasson have talked it out. After the turbulent last gathering, the 20-year-old is once again part of the Swedish national team.

After the controversy - Larsson selected: "Good discussion"

Jon Dahl Tomasson's squad: Injuries disrupt preparations for Nations League

Some players out, some in. The question is how the likely changes in the squad will affect the national team's striking power.

Jon Dahl Tomasson's squad: Injuries disrupt preparations for Nations League

Ran over Estonia – the stars delivered again

Full pot after the initial two matches – and the stars deliver. The national football team rolled over Estonia with 3–0 in the Nations League C-division.

Ran over Estonia – the stars delivered again

The national team kicks off against Estonia in the Nations League

The national football team's head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson makes four changes to the starting eleven against Estonia compared to against Azerbaijan on Thursday. In come Gabriel Gudmundsson, Anton Salétros, Niclas Eliasson and Ken Sema.

The national team kicks off against Estonia in the Nations League

Match Guide: Sweden-Estonia

They won 3-1 away against Azerbaijan in Thursday's opening match. This evening, Estonia awaits at home when the group play in the Nations League continues.

Match Guide: Sweden-Estonia

Isak Hien: "It wasn't good enough"

Isak Hien is still waiting to make his national team debut where he can show himself from his very best side. It may take a while.

Isak Hien: "It wasn't good enough"

Two goals by Isak – dream start in Nations League

You can say a lot about Jon Dahl Tomasson and the Dane's Swedish national team, but it's not boring. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres secured the 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan in the Nations League premiere.

Two goals by Isak – dream start in Nations League

The Giant Sensation: The Hidden Gem Gets a Chance in Baku

Alex Douglas was the big surprise when Jon Dahl Tomasson selected the national team squad last week. And the former Västerås player will also get the chance to start in his first national team match.

The Giant Sensation: The Hidden Gem Gets a Chance in Baku

Tomasson: It's About Winning Matches

One win and three losses. Now the national team must turn the trend around – when the seriousness kicks in in Baku.

Tomasson: It's About Winning Matches

Tomasson on the super talent: "Made a difference"

A seasoned star trio is missing – a super talent takes their place. When Sweden is to play the year's first competitive national team matches, Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall is included in the squad.

Tomasson on the super talent: "Made a difference"

Dream debut for the superstar: "Fantastic evening"

The Kylian Mbappé circus in Real Madrid has gotten underway – the superstar made a dream debut in the Spanish giant club. The Frenchman scored one of the goals when Real Madrid defeated Italian Atalanta in the super cup final with 2–0.

Dream debut for the superstar: "Fantastic evening"

Ten conceded so far: "We must defend better"

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson and the players are in agreement. This is not holding.

Ten conceded so far: "We must defend better"

Waiting for Zlatan – a new, heavy Swedish defeat

I'm waiting for Zlatan, this: Still good game intentions that were once again marred by difficult defensive mistakes. Therefore, Serbia had the most fun at the party and gave Jon Dahl Tomasson his third loss in four matches.

Waiting for Zlatan – a new, heavy Swedish defeat

So starts Sweden - Isak on the bench

Emil Forsberg and Gustaf Nilsson will come on from the start in tonight's match against Serbia at Friends Arena. This means that Alexander Isak will start on the bench.

So starts Sweden - Isak on the bench

Zlatan praised: "Wish he was Danish"

Training match against Serbia on Saturday and tribute to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Then national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson hopes for a good party – and admits he would have liked to play with Ibrahimovic during his career.

Zlatan praised: "Wish he was Danish"

Holm on the joy: "The biggest I've been involved in"

Atalanta wins its first title in 61 years. Two Swedes were part of the team.

Holm on the joy: "The biggest I've been involved in"

"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"

Eliasson gets the chance from the start against Denmark

Sweden's midfielder Niclas Eliasson will make his A-team debut against Denmark at a sold-out Parken. "He gives us something else and has been brilliant in training," says Sweden's national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Eliasson gets the chance from the start against Denmark