Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has called on his team to approach their friendly against England with courage and determination. The match kicks off at 19:00 GMT at St Mary’s Stadium.
Björkegren reflected on England’s 3-0 win over China, highlighting lessons for his team. “England played great, and at the same time, I respect China,” he said. “We need to attack the game differently. We believe in ourselves.”
The Swedish coach emphasized the squad’s unity and ambition, stressing the importance of showing their identity on the pitch. “I like the fact that we work hard and dream big, and we do it together,” he said.
Björkegren urged his team to be brave and give everything. “If we are brave out there and give everything, everyone watching will see that we did something really good.”