Republic of Ireland vs Sweden: What time does it start and where can I watch it live?
A look ahead to the Group E Euro 2016 fixture
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SHANE LONG: After a strong showing for Southampton this past Premier League season, Long will be aiming to fire the Republic of Ireland past Sweden. With a burst of pace and a low center of gravity Long might prove Sweden’s undoing, especially with their defence proving the weakest area of their team.
Best stat…
0: The Republic of Ireland have never beaten Sweden in a competitive match (W0 D2 L4). Ireland’s last win in the tournament came against England at Euro '88, since then they have drawn one match and lost four in the Euros.
Player to watch…
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC: With a move to Man Utd delayed due to Ibrahimovic’s participation in the Euros, the Swede will be looking to give Jose Mourinho and the red half of Manchester a taste of things to come. Yet while Ibrahimovic is one of the world’s top strikers, he’s failed to find the back of the net against the Republic of Ireland in the previous three meetings between the sides.
Premier League interest…
Republic of Ireland: Shay Given (Stoke City), Darren Randolph (West Ham United); Seamus Coleman (Everton), John O'Shea (Sunderland), Stephen Ward (Burnley); James McClean (West Bromwich Albion), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), James McCarthy, Aiden McGeady (Everton), David Meyler (Hull City); Jonathan Walters (Stoke), Shane Long (Southampton)
Sweden: Sebastian Larsson (Sunderland)
Past three-meetings…
Republic of Ireland 1 Sweden 2 - FIFA World Cup ’14 Qualifying Round, Group Stage
Sweden 0 Republic of Ireland 0 - FIFA World Cup ’14 Qualifying Round, Group Stage
Republic of Ireland 3 Sweden 0 – International Friendly
Vital information…
Kick-off: 5PM
TV: Live on BBC One
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