England need a draw against Ukraine in their final Group D match to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after a late 3-2 win over Sweden. More
90+5' There goes the final whistle. A 3-2 win for England. Sweden out. England need a point against Ukraine in their final Group D match to qualify.
90+2' Isaksson pulls off a brilliant stop to save from Gerrard after Walcot had chipped the ball into the middle. Sweden almost cut open on the break. England almost home and dry here.
90+1' Larsson is going to be booked for a late tackle on Carroll. Gerrard lifts the free-kick well over the bar. Into four minutes of added time.
89' Oxlade-Chamberlain replaces Welbeck for England.
82' Another change for Sweden as Elm departs the action to be replaced by Wilhelmsson..
81' Rosenberg takes over from Elmander for Sweden, who must find an equaliser otherwise they are out of the tournament.
79' GOAL! Welbeck tucks the ball home from Walcott's cross and England have a 3-2 lead. Sweden caught out badly again at the back.
77' Ibrahimovic slams a brilliant shot at goal, but Hart dives to make the stop. Sweden pushing for what could be the winning goal.
73' Jonas Olsson goes into the book for a handball.
70' Martin Olsson can't cut beyond Johnson. Chance for Carroll at the other end, but he lifts the shot over from outside of the area. Would be difficult to predict how this one is going to finish.
67' Lustig takes over from Granqvist for Sweden, who are rocking here.
65' GOAL! Walcott drives the ball straight down the middle from 25 yards. Isaksson dives to his left, but the ball heads straight down the middle. 2-2 now here.
64' Isaksson dives to keep out the header from Terry. Brilliant cross from Johnson, but the keeper somehow keeps the ball out.
63' Mellberg goes into the book for a late challenge on Carroll.
62' Superb recovery work by Johnson to get back and prevent Ibrahimovic from cracking a shot at goal. England have hardly been on the ball in the second half.
61' Theo Walcott takes over from Milner. England have a corner. Johnson's shot is blocked before Sweden break.
59' GOAL! Mellberg rises to head into the England net and the Swedes have a 2-1 lead. England all over the place at the back from Larsson's free-kick.
58' Lescott wins the ball from Elmander. Sweden then on the ball. Milner is booked for a late tackle on Martin Olsson.
56' Johnson back to make a last-ditch tackle on Elm. Superb tackle with Elm set to fire a shot at goal. England living dangerously.
50' GOAL! Sweden level as Mellberg forces the ball over the line after Ibrahimovic had drove a free-kick into the wall.
46' England get this second period off and running.
45+1' There goes the whistle for the break! England lead 1-0. Not the greatest of first periods, but England lead.
35' The game slows after a fairly frenetic start. Chance for Young from Cole's pass, but he drives the shot wide of goal. Was a real chance for Young, but not snapped up.
32' Ibrahimovic's shot is deflected into the arms of Hart after Parker gave the ball away. Sloppy play by England, but the AC Milan forward can't make them pay.
24' GOAL! Carroll rises to power home a header and England have the lead. Superbly taken from Gerrard's cross. A 1-0 lead for England.
16' Great ball into the middle from Milner, but Welbeck heads wide of the target. Frustration for the Manchester United forward. That was a real chance.
9' Sweet strike by Parker from distance. Really got through that shot, but Isaksson dives to claw away the howitzer. That is a cracking hit, but an excellent save.
1' Sweden get this match off and running. Sweden can't afford another loss or else they are heading for the exit door.
19:15 THE TEAMS! England: Hart, Johnson, Cole, Terry, Lescott, Gerrard, Young, Milner, Parker, Carroll, Welbeck SUBS: Green, Butland, Kelly, Baines, Jones, Jagielka, Walcott, Henderson, Downing, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Defoe. Sweden: Isaksson, Mellberg, Granqvist, M. Olsson, J. Olsson, Elm, Larsson, Svensson, Kallström, Ibrahimovic, Elmander SUBS: Wiland, Hansson, Lustig, Antonsson, Safari, Wernbloom, Holmen, Bajrami, Wilhelmsson, Hysen, Toivonen, Rosenberg.
90+2' Isaksson pulls off a brilliant stop to save from Gerrard after Walcot had chipped the ball into the middle. Sweden almost cut open on the break. England almost home and dry here.
79' GOAL! Welbeck tucks the ball home from Walcott's cross and England have a 3-2 lead. Sweden caught out badly again at the back.
77' Ibrahimovic slams a brilliant shot at goal, but Hart dives to make the stop. Sweden pushing for what could be the winning goal.
70' Martin Olsson can't cut beyond Johnson. Chance for Carroll at the other end, but he lifts the shot over from outside of the area. Would be difficult to predict how this one is going to finish.
65' GOAL! Walcott drives the ball straight down the middle from 25 yards. Isaksson dives to his left, but the ball heads straight down the middle. 2-2 now here.
64' Isaksson dives to keep out the header from Terry. Brilliant cross from Johnson, but the keeper somehow keeps the ball out.
62' Superb recovery work by Johnson to get back and prevent Ibrahimovic from cracking a shot at goal. England have hardly been on the ball in the second half.
59' GOAL! Mellberg rises to head into the England net and the Swedes have a 2-1 lead. England all over the place at the back from Larsson's free-kick.
56' Johnson back to make a last-ditch tackle on Elm. Superb tackle with Elm set to fire a shot at goal. England living dangerously.
50' GOAL! Sweden level as Mellberg forces the ball over the line after Ibrahimovic had drove a free-kick into the wall.
35' The game slows after a fairly frenetic start. Chance for Young from Cole's pass, but he drives the shot wide of goal. Was a real chance for Young, but not snapped up.
32' Ibrahimovic's shot is deflected into the arms of Hart after Parker gave the ball away. Sloppy play by England, but the AC Milan forward can't make them pay.
24' GOAL! Carroll rises to power home a header and England have the lead. Superbly taken from Gerrard's cross. A 1-0 lead for England.
16' Great ball into the middle from Milner, but Welbeck heads wide of the target. Frustration for the Manchester United forward. That was a real chance.
9' Sweet strike by Parker from distance. Really got through that shot, but Isaksson dives to claw away the howitzer. That is a cracking hit, but an excellent save.
19:15 THE TEAMS! England: Hart, Johnson, Cole, Terry, Lescott, Gerrard, Young, Milner, Parker, Carroll, Welbeck SUBS: Green, Butland, Kelly, Baines, Jones, Jagielka, Walcott, Henderson, Downing, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Defoe. Sweden: Isaksson, Mellberg, Granqvist, M. Olsson, J. Olsson, Elm, Larsson, Svensson, Kallström, Ibrahimovic, Elmander SUBS: Wiland, Hansson, Lustig, Antonsson, Safari, Wernbloom, Holmen, Bajrami, Wilhelmsson, Hysen, Toivonen, Rosenberg.
Well done England! Now that Rooney is back for the game with Ukraine things really look good. I Hope Hodgson will start with Walcott as well. Not sure about who will play alongside Rooney in attack, but whoever it is must play well. The only negative aspect about the game with Sweden was the tendency to get to deffensive once they scored. I guess they have to get rid of this bad habbit. Must keep the presure on the other team. I hope they win against Ukraine and avoid Spain in the quaters. Go on England!
Once again i say well done England i can't wait when will go through i reckon we can beat ukraine fingers crossed for tuesday now we have got the carrol rooney combination come on the lads you can do it?
awful again
pleased we won but don't like the tactics of going a goal up and then passing the ball to the opposition until they score. Need to drop Milner and Young and bring in someone with some pace to play wide . From TERRY D
sorry england but your defence is in a very bad state
I guess the Swedes have had enough of Kiev...two leads in two matches...and blew them both. They'll be joining the Irish on the pines.
Ok because he is so good at utd I hate Rooney with a passion ....but COME ON ROONEY this is our beloved ENGLAND lets see your team playing qualities... maybe Hodgson should bench him for the first half? I want to see Rooney keen to prove himself...Rooney without a doubt is one of the best in the world when he uses it and plays for the team! GO GO ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!v
Good to see LFC players doing well ...Hopefully Rooney will follow and play to his ability .. if he does he will make a big difference to our beloved England! and Theo!!!! Some difficult decisions for Hodgson to make ... 100% Rooney has to be included in the team...OK maybe we can just about scrape the group stages without him but to progress further we need Rooney playing in top form!
Looking at the highlights of Carrolls Goal he jumped at least four feet high! He should have his own brand of Football Boots and call the CARROLL AIR or something how did he get so high up! Thats a trick he should use again!
We all completely forgot about Walcot and his abilty, we shoot our players down too quickly then everyone including the opposition are caught out. Walcot can scare defenders to death with his turn of pace and ball skills. He's hardy been given a chance until now. Carrol is one of the best headers of the ball the english game has had the amount he scored for Newcastle was amazing but again that was forgotten as they are not a top 4 team.. Its the same with Russia players.
FB are you forgetting that Rooney scored over 35 goals this year not to mention he isn't even inthe same age bracket as Terry and Lampard as he is 26 and in his prime and is also just coming off the back of a great season. If you think he won't make a difference to the England squad then you honestly have no clue. Footballs coming home!
IF and only IF England get out of the groups they will most likely finish 2nd and face the most likely 1st place Spain where they will be 1st class drubbed!! Probably play one striker again aswel...
Well done England - who needs Rooney?
FB, your comment is just like you're on FB chat... Carrol did it better.... Carrol/Rooney would be too perfect not only for the English team but even if Fergie had Carrol... It's gonna be a gr8 combo! Watch Carrol/Rooney against Ukraine!
THAT'S RIGHT NEVER GIVE UP ENGLAND!!!!! :).. P.S. Welbeck has the goal of the season.