Sweden will face New England in the second match of Group D Euro 2012, Friday (15/06/2012) future. However, Zlatan Ibrahimovic had looked forward to the match against the Three Lions.
In the European Cup this year, Sweden will start the tournament with a challenging host Ukraine at the Olympic Stadium, Kiev, on Monday (6/11/2012). Four days later, did they meet England in the same place.
Ibrahimovic predict a meeting with the British team will be running exciting. AC Milan striker was also not looking forward to his duel with central defenders 'Three Lions', John Terry.
"I was with Terry Duel sensational because I would always choose the level of competition is to show what I can do," said Ibrahimovic told Sky Sports.
"Wayne Rooney will miss against us. He is a special player and his absence is a blow for England," he continued.
"Under Roy Hodgson, their play is more frontal, but make fewer opportunities. And I'm optimistic," he said.
"But first we have to face the Ukraine and this will be a key game for us," said the former Juventus, Barcelona and Inter Milan.