Sweden

Coach:

Lars Lagerback

Born: 16/07/48

Goalkeepers

Andreas Isaksson (Manchester City)

Born: 03/10/81 Caps: 56 Goals: 0

Has delivered some world-class performances as first-choice keeper.

Rami Shaaban (Hammarby)

Born: 30/06/75 Caps: 16 Goals: 0

The former Arsenal keeper returned to the Swedish league this season, joining Hammarby after Norwegian side Fredrikstad.

Johan Wiland (Elfsborg)

Born: 24/01/81 Caps: 3 Goals: 0

Calm, composed with great reflexes but somewhat weaker in the air, Wiland is seen as a back-up for Isaksson and Shaaban.

Defenders

Olof Mellberg (Aston Villa)

Born: 03/09/77 Caps: 82 Goals: 4

Sweden and Aston Villa's former captain mostly mans the right back in the Premier League but the central defence for Sweden. Not brilliant but compensates with toughness and strength.

Petter Hansson (Stade Rennes)

Born: 14/12/76 Caps: 32 Goals: 1

After a period on the subs bench, Hansson established himself as a centre back alongside Mellberg when Teddy Lucic retired from the national team.

Daniel Majstorovic (FC Basel)

Born: 05/04/77 Caps: 15 Goals: 1

Has a fine goalscoring record as a defender for the Swiss side and makes regular substitute appearances for Sweden.

Mikael Nilsson (Panathinaikos)

Born: 24/06/78 Caps: 47 Goals: 3

Versatile, able to feature as either a defender or midfielder.

Mikael Dorsin (CFR Cluj)

Born: 06/10/81 Caps: 12 Goals: 0

A contender for a substitute spot at left back, Dorsin has pace and technique but is an inconsistent performer.

Niclas Alexandersson (IFK Gothenburg)

Born: 29/12/71 Caps: 108 Goals: 7

Will take part in his fourth major tournament and has featured both as defender and midfielder on the right but is not adept at attacking football and has lost some of his pace.

Andreas Granqvist (Helsingborg)

Born: 16/04/85 Caps: 3 Goals: 0

One of Sweden's up-and-coming central defenders.

Fredrik Stoor (Rosenborg Trondheim)

Born: 28/02/84 Caps: 5 Goals: 0

Puts in a solid performance at right back.

Midfielders

Tobias Linderoth (Galatasaray)

Born: 21/04/79 Caps: 75 Goals: 2

Sweden's defensive rock in midfield is battling to recover from hip injuries. An inexhaustible workhorse and a good reader of the game.

Daniel Andersson (Malmo)

Born: 28/08/77 Caps: 62 Goals: 0

Skilful but lacks pace.

Anders Svensson (Elfsborg)

Born: 17/07/76 Caps: 90 Goals: 15

Inconsistent but technically, Svensson has had both miserable and brilliant moments for his team.

Kim Kallstrom (Olympique Lyon)

Born: 24/08/82 Caps: 55 Goals: 8

Despite being a first choice at France's top club, Lagerback still tends to favour Svensson in the attacking midfield role. Kallstrom provides excellent long balls and free kicks but lacks Svensson's defensive skills.

Christian Wilhelmsson (Deportivo La Coruna)

Born: 08/12/79 Caps: 51 Goals: 4

A fine dribbler with great pace and can man either flank.

Fredrik Ljungberg (West Ham United)

Born: 16/04/77 Caps: 72 Goals: 14

Sweden's first choice in left midfield joined. Has battled several injuries and is past his prime at club level.

Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham City)

Born: 06/06/85 Caps: 4 Goals: 0

One for the future.

Forwards

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter)

Born: 03/10/81 Caps: 50 Goals: 18

Missed most of the qualifiers and has not scored for Sweden since a World Cup qualifier win over Iceland.

Johan Elmander (Toulouse)

Born: 27/05/81 Caps: 35 Goals: 11

Tall, proficient and strong, Elmander is good as both a finisher and a goal-provider.

Marcus Allback (FC Copenhagen)

Born: 05/07/73 Caps: 73 Goals: 30

Was a first-choice striker for a while but now has to settle for a substitute's role. Still reliable despite his age.

Markus Rosenberg (Werder Bremen)

Born: 27/09/82 Caps: 21 Goals: 6

Will struggle to make the starting line-up, despite being a regular with Werder Bremen.

Henrik Larsson (Helsingborg)

Born: 20/09/71 Caps: 95 Goals: 36

One of Sweden's all-time greats. Comes out of national team retirement for the third time for his sixth tournament.