Sven: ‘We Shall Pass…The Ball’

any predictions for the match??/

Sven Goran Erickson wants England to win the match tonight so that we do not meet Argentina in the semi finals.. I do not think England will have a problem beating Argentina, they have played 2 easy matches so far.

You are kidding me right? What makes you think England can beat Argentina so easily as you make it sound?

I think England will have trouble making it past the next round. Remember that Fabio predicted it…

Prediction is 1-1 with Sweeden! And it is back to reality, no more lucky goals like the Paraguy game. LUCK…

England has to beat Sweden! They are such a better team. Anyway I don’t really like this Crouch guy much :S. Owen and Rooney is enough for me.

Both defences are playing well at the moment so it’ll be an entertaining but tight game. I’m confident we will nick the win, as long as we can maintain focus. 2-1 England

England will win tonight. Rooney will have a good first half and Owen is likely to have some good chances to score.
They might even use the same formation against Germany/Ecuador (no Gerrard) as it will let the team flow more fluently.

I am well mad for it tonight!
I am gonna eat some swedes!!

I understand it’s been 38 years since England beat Sweden. Tonight I think that record will have gone!

England 2-0 Sweden.

“Come on England!”

tyke, you could be right but I’d go for Lampard on the bench, Gerrard is a much better all rounder imo. They certainly haven’t clicked together on the park yet.

I’d like to see Walcott given a run out for last 15 tonight. He deserves the chance to prove everyone wrong.

dnt u ppl think that there shud be more then 11 players on a pitch, and that football shud become more violent coz thats all we reli want to c right? fights on the pitch. and also wats all this hype about rohnaldino he looks a beaver

I dont understand why Walcott is there…..its madness not having a PROVEN striker as back up.
Gerrard has scored less that Lampard, and has less chances (4 England anyway) so I would go for him and not Stevie for now

Hey poms, Sweds will smash yea, go the socceroos.
2006 WC Champs

u dumbass aussie, as if australia have got a hope, u know were better than you so go do a koala or something, and england are better than you at everything now so shut up

Maybe I’m being optimistic, but I can only see an England win tonight. Seems Sweden will be without Ibrahimovic, and that must be seen as a blow from their point of view.

I don’t think there’s much between teh teams, and winning by the odd goal seems most likely.

England are very capable, if they want to be world champions now is the time to show some desire.

nice blog..go!go! england

england hav 2 win…i tink crouch sucks there are better players den him

Swedes approach to second half will be interesting if Rooney plays only first 45. Will they look to stifle midfield early on or come out with guns blazing? The latter I hope.

Blazing guns? I was hoping for a spot of keep ball in the second and a few choice shots from the director of those lovely swedish girls in hot pants.

I reckon a bit of chopping and dicing by Rooney and Co should ensure the swedes are soup by the time they limp off for there Half Time biscuit.

2-0 @ 45

England 2 Sweden 2

I see England getting to the semi final after beating Germany and Holland, where they meet Argentina…..

I also see Italy knocking Brazil out

It’ll will be interesting to see how England cope without gerrard, as i think is more crucial to the team than any other player, which is why sven has decided to rest him.

It’s annoying the coverage is by ITV!! Would much prefer BBC to cover it as they do a much better job, and Hansen actually knows what he’s talking about, unlike any of the ITV team.
Plus you don’t have to endure many adverts!

England will draw with sweden becoz both need a draw

Did someone say Argentina played two easy games? Ivory Coast and Serbia and Montenegro were only easy games because of Argentina’s talent and form.

As for the match between England and Sweden, I’ll definately support England!!

Dave, yes but on BBC we have to put up with the ultra-sarcastic Lineaker, irrelevant facts Motson, and everyone’s favourite comedian Mark Lawrence. Talk about a sh*t line up.

Sweden will recieve a sound thrashing from the boys from England tonight, like it or not.

Will the English prove that their really serious about winning the cup time..?
Maybe this match will be a goodbye present for Swen the big-mouth Eric…,prominently against his own country.

Remember…,for this game,maybe the only good news for England is the fact that Goran Ibram. will not be fielded because of groin injury..,as his replacement will be Allback who failed horrifically in the premiership..!

Can Rooooonie and co. deliver…even by 1 goal margin..?
Although the lads only needed a draw..,I believe Swen will go for a win..!The English have the never say die attitude.

COME ON ENGLAND!

Hey Amrith.. are you phycic?

To all England fans…

England WILL NOT win this World Cup. Maybe Mauritania or Mongolia or Maldives could win this World Cup if miracles took place. But no amount of miracle will let the English win this trophy. Not this time. The English are capable of winning trophies only in their own backyard. So, if England wants to become FIFA World Cup champions, they will have to host the event once more.