SWEDEN-ENGLAND: Coach's and Players' quotes (SWE side)

Lars LAGERBACK

I made a couple of changes for this match ¡V I brought in Marcus Allback for Zlatan (Ibrahimovic) and I wanted Mattias Jonson for his aerial threat from set-pieces. We were concerned that if Zlatan's injury worsened he could be out for the tournament. We have had positive developments with Zlatan's injury but I can't say whether he'll be fit for the Germany game yet.

It's early to think about Germany, but although they conceded two goals against Costa Rica they have a solid defence and a good attack. It will be a really tough game for us. We practised set-pieces a little bit more and I was pleased we could score two goals from them.

We had problems in the first half, England played well, but we were too ambitious. We lost too many one v ones. At half-time I told them to be a bit more cool. I felt we were the better team in the second half, England were in the first. I wasn't surprised that we put them under pressure towards the end. This has happened so often that I'm not surprised by my players' character.

Freddie LJUNGBERG

At half-time, Lars Lagerback said we should control the ball more so that's what we tried to do and it worked pretty well. Today, we scored with just a few chances while in the other games we had plenty and only scored once, so we're improving our strike-rate. With a bit more luck, we could easily have won the game. I think Germany will be a tough opponent - (Jens) Lehmann is an exceptionally good keeper. The Germans are a tall, strong side but to be honest I haven't checked out many of their games so far. It will be a special match and a bit sad that we have to play them so early in the tournament.

Henrik LARSSON

I'm happy about the result and the comeback. It's a good sign and will increase our morale. The last minutes of a game are very important for self-confidence. We scored from aerial positions which is normally England's strong point. I scored a goal today because I was wearing my golden boots. I don't want to think too much about the Germany game just yet. It's important to just enjoy our result. We have a good team and a good captain so I don't fear any opponent ¡V not even the hosts.

Marcus ALLBACK

I'm really happy to have scored at a World Cup and that Henrik Larsson also got a goal. It was hard without Zlatan Ibrahimovic but we did what we could. I hope Zlatan will be back soon. It's a pity we didn't win the group because I think it would have been better to play Ecuador rather than Germany.

Kim KALLSTROM

We really wanted to beat England but I think it was an exciting game. It was not easy out there but performing in such matches makes you a better player. Germany will be tough but I know a lot of Swedish people have tickets so we should get plenty of support. We're in good form and in football anything can happen.

Olof MELLBERG

I'd have rather played against Ecuador but the best team won the group so we have to settle for that. We have to keep up the form of the second half if we are to go far.