How they got there:Finished comfortable runners-up to Spain, ousting neighbours Denmark and plucky Northern Ireland.
Coach- Lars Lagerback: Now flying solo after being joint boss with Tommy Soderberg, Lagerback has been criticised for his negative tactics. Has worked for the Swedish federation since 1990.e.
Star player- Zlatan Ibrahimovic: The Inter Milan forward is Sweden's most high-profile player. He possesses fabulous technique and an explosive temper in equal measure, but if he is on song at the finals he could be one of the star attractions.
Tactics: Lagerback is very much a safety-first coach. The pragmatist in him will perhaps think Greece and Russia are there for the taking, but expect them to try and frustrate Spain in what is sure to be the group decider.
Strengths: Ibrahimovic and Kim Kallstrom are the main creative forces in the Swedish line-up and in Tobias Linderoth they have one of Europe's most underrated defensive midfielders.
Weaknesses:: The Swedes looked uncharacteristically suspect at the back during qualification, while the poor form of Freddie Ljungberg and retirement (though he may yet change his mind) of Henrik Larsson has weakened the team considerably.
Verdict: Ought to have enough teamwork to eliminate the champions Greece and Russia, but will fall to France in the last eight.
If they were a band they would be: The Hives
Helpful translation- "Oavsett vad som hänt med vårt älskade Svennis?" is "Whatever happened to our beloved Svennis?."
