Ibrahimovic says Larsson will help him score again

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said this afternoon that he hoped Henrik Larsson would be picked as his partner to help him end his long goal drought for his team at the tournament. Ibrahimovic has not scored for Sweden for quite a while but believes...

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said this afternoon that he hoped Henrik Larsson would be picked as his partner to help him end his long goal drought for his team at the tournament.

Ibrahimovic has not scored for Sweden for quite a while but believes Larsson, a late and surprise inclusion in the squad, can help him find the net.

"Henrik and I have a special relationship. He helps me a lot and he can help me during this championship if we are picked together," Ibrahimovich told reporters.

"Of course it is up to the coach," he added.

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