Mjallby expects Swede success
(Soccer365.com) - But the 35-year-old, who previously played for Celtic and AIK Solna, has warned Lars Lagerback and his team they will need a hefty dose of good fortune to repeat the success of 1994.
But the 35-year-old, who previously played for Celtic and AIK Solna, has warned Lars Lagerback and his team they will need a hefty dose of good fortune to repeat the success of 1994.
The Swedes reached the semi-finals of the tournament in the USA 12 years ago as the surprise package before being beaten by eventual winners Brazil.
Sweden will line up against England, Paraguay and Trinidad and Tobago in Group B of the finals.
And Mjallby believes organisation and a solid defence can help his country in Germany.
He said: "I think we will go through from the group stage. But, after that, it is hard to say.
"You need your key players to be in form and have a good organisation.
"We talk about our three 'Super Swedes' - Freddie Ljungberg, Henrik Larsson and Zlatan Ibrahimovic - but we have to remember Sweden has built success on a good organisation and a strong defence.
"Other teams such as Brazil and England have world-class players all over the pitch so we need a very strong organisation and defence.
"We could reach the quarter-finals but, after that, it will be down to luck as well."
For more soccer news from around the globe visit Soccer365
![[Nike Don't Tread on Me Ball]](/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/images01/11946.gif){kind=small}
![[Nike Brasil Ronaldinho T-Shirt]](/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/images01/110660.gif){kind=small}
![[2006 FIFA World Cup™ Trading Cards]](/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/images01/8761.gif){kind=small}
![[adidas England World Cup Nations at Play T-Shirt]](/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/images01/525574.gif){kind=small}
![[adidas 2006 FIFA World Cup™ Italy Fan Jersey]](/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/images01/503272.gif){kind=small}
![[adidas 2006 Teamgeist FIFA World Cup™ Official Match Ball]](/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/images01/948709.gif){kind=small}
