Sweden vs Slovakia: UEFA EURO 2020 match background, facts and stats Thursday 4 February 2021
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Slovakia return to Dublin for their second Group E game to take on Sweden, a team they have never previously beaten.
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Slovakia return to Dublin for their second Group E game to take on Sweden, a team they have never previously beaten.
• However, while Slovakia reached the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2016, their debut in the tournament, Sweden – who have appeared in every EURO finals since 2000 – last featured in the knockout stage in 2004.
Previous meetings
• Sweden and Slovakia have met on five previous occasions, Sweden winning two with the other three matches – including the last two – ending in draws.
Qualifying top scorer: Cenk Tosun (5)
UEFA EURO best: semi-finals (2008)
UEFA EURO 2016: group stage
Highlights: Turkey 2-0 France
Coach: Şenol Güneş
A six-time title-winning goalkeeper for Trabzonspor and Turkey, Güneş coached his country to third place at their only recent FIFA World Cup in 2002. He won two championships in charge of Beşiktaş, prior to reprising his Turkey role in 2019.
Key player: Cenk Tosun
Güneş knows how to get the best out of Turkey s attacking focal point, having been the striker s boss during a successful collaboration at Beşiktaş. Not outstandingly quick or giant of stature, but a hard worker and a thoroughbred finisher.