Kim Kallstrom has warned his Sweden teammates that anything other than a victory over England on Friday will all but end their chances of progressing to the quarter-finals of the European Championships.
The Swedes began their campaign with a 2-1 loss to co-hosts Ukraine yesterday evening - a result which has left them bottom of Group D.
That means Erik Hamren's side could be eliminated from the competition if they lose to the Three Lions later this week.
"[The England match] is really our only chance of going further, I believe," the Lyon midfielder told reporters.
"We haven't got a lot left to lose anymore. Our joker is already gone. If you want to progress it's about winning matches.
"It's about stepping up now and hoping that we're more effective in front of goal. Then it can go well."
Sweden's previous best showing at the tournament came back in 1992 when they reached the final four.
