Graham Potter admits he feels “very Swedish” thanks to his own World Cup adventure. Potter enjoyed one of the most memorable nights of his life after guiding the nation to qualification this summer.
That was another instalment in his special love affair with the country which has also reinvigorated him as a manager after difficult spells with Chelsea and West Ham.
This is a manager with a smile back on his face - especially when he talks about Sweden’s play-off win over back in March to reach the World Cup - as he is a national hero who even received a message of congratulations from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“He sent me a really nice message. It was nice,” smiled Potter. “I spoke to him before as well. Now we’re talking kings in Sweden and he was unbelievable with me, fantastic.
