Sweden begin with a period of possession in the England half that twice sees them deliver crosses - one from each side - but John Terry's head and then Joleon Lescott's boot clear the ball from danger for England.
Sweden begin with a period of possession in the England half that twice sees them deliver crosses - one from each side - but John Terry's head and then Joleon Lescott's boot clear the ball from danger for England.
That is a really disappointing goal to concede from England's point of view. They simply did not start at the second half and their sloppiness cost them. Thay have it all to do again.
England's first attempt to rectify the situation sees Scott Parker tee up Steven Gerrard on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked by a diving Sweden defender.
England had done a great job of keeping the Swedish fans quiet in Kiev, but now they are bouncing. England must be strong.
Glen Johnson has a chance to cross from the right but, as with so much this game, the quality is poor and Andy Carroll cannot do anything with his header. At the other end, Rasmus Elm almost has a clear sight of goal on the left side of the box but Glen Johnson's superb tackle denies him.
YELLOW CARDEngland - James MilnerThe midfielder allows Jonas Olsson to get away from him and gets a booking for slicing him to the ground with a poor tackle.
GOALSweden (Olof Mellberg) 2-1 EnglandSweden complete the turnaround. Milner gave away the free-kick, Seb Larsson delivers it from deep and Olof Mellberg is completely and utterly unmarked to head the ball past Joe Hart and in. Two goals to Mellberg in the space of 10 minutes. Wasn't it England's plan to win the aerial battle?
SUBSTITUTION England - Theo Walcott on for James Milner
England have a corner. Can they hit back and level immediately? Steven Gerrard delivers but despite a half-chance for Glen Johnson with a shot, Sweden clear. In a flash, Johan Elmander finds Zlatan Ibrahimovic and only a Johnson tackle at the back post denies him.
YELLOW CARDSweden - Olof Mellberg
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