Sweden striker Henrik Larsson says that he may continue to play international football beyond Euro 2004, if he feels he can still perform at the highest level. The 32-year-old quit international football after the 2002 World Cup finals, but returned to the fold in April this year after the whole nation pleaded for him to pull on the yellow shirt once again.

Larsson, who is looking for a move to Spain after leaving Celtic, says that he could now play on with Sweden should his form hold up. "It is my intention to stay on if I'm still playing at a high level," said Larsson.

"If I'm not playing at a high level then I won't be in the national team.

"Hopefully, this is only the start. I'm enjoying it. It's fun being in Portugal. We made a good start to the tournament and had a good second half against Italy.

"This team has a lot of talent. I've always believed in this team and I still do. I like the way we push forward and don't only defend.

"I feel I can lead by example. It's nice to be back speaking Swedish. I missed the dressing room banter." Larsson could yet be heading to Barcelona as a replacement for Patrick Kluivert, and potential suitors will be impressed by him so far.

He destroyed Bulgaria with two brilliant strikes and gave Italy a rough ride in a 1-1 draw with the Azzurri, and more displays like them will see offers flooding in for the striker who has notched 24 goals in 73 games for his country.