Allback At The Double

Marcus Allback was Swedenˇ¦s two-goal star as they beat Hungary 2-1 to revive their Euro 2004 qualifying hopes.

The Villa striker struck in each half to give Sweden their first win of the qualifying campaign in Budapest.

He opened the scoring on 34 as Villa Park team-mate Olof Mellberg saw a powerful header cleared off the line.

Hungary equalised on 65 as Krisztian Lisztes scored from distance, but Allback restored the lead within a minute to secure the points.

He will now be hoping his brace has sent boss Graham Taylor a timely reminder of his abilities ahead of Saturdayˇ¦s Premiership clash with Arsenal.