Ex-Saint Svensson set to start for Sweden

1:05pm Friday 15th June 2012 in International

Anders Svensson (yellow kit) in his Saints days Anders Svensson (yellow kit) in his Saints days

FORMER Saints midfielder Anders Svensson is due to start for Sweden in their Euro 2012 clash with England tonight.

The 35-year-old, who was at St Mary's from 2001 until 2005, was used as a substitute in his country's opening game, a 2-1 defeat to co-hosts Ukraine.

However, he is set to start this evening's match in Kiev, as Sweden look to preserve their record of never having last to England in a competitive fixture.

Another ex-Saint, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, is likely to miss out, though.

Having started England's 1-1 draw with France on Monday, the 18-year-old Arsenal winger is expected to be dropped to the bench this evening.

Comments(5)

Condor Man says...
1:28pm Fri 15 Jun 12

I could never understand why Svensson left at his peak to go back playing in Sweden. He clearly lacked ambition at club level.

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NewForestStu says...
1:53pm Fri 15 Jun 12

Personally i thought this guy was average at best. Still at least the other Svennson from Sweden was awesome. We all know what happened after his injury.

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allmove4ward2geva says...
3:09pm Fri 15 Jun 12

I thought he was older than ferguson, for some reason never really did it consistently for saints imo

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St Retford says...
3:47pm Fri 15 Jun 12

He's 600-1 to be the first scorer. Get a quid on NOW.

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allmove4ward2geva says...
3:53pm Fri 15 Jun 12

St Retford wrote:
He's 600-1 to be the first scorer. Get a quid on NOW.
Great shout, I got a few quid on Terry, 25/1

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