World Cup Quarter Final: England 2-0 Sweden

Never has The Armchair felt so relaxed about a vital England game as this one. Yes, Sweden had a couple of great chances and Pickford pulled off some quality saves, but for a QF team, Sweden had precious little to recommend them. Get Zlat Back! England seemed in control and not overly concerned. Maguire was majestic. But Sterling still stuffed up his chances in front of goal. Kane had a quiet game but who cares, it’s like 1990 all over again. England are in the World Cup semi-finals. Unbelievably, but not undeservedly.

ROUND OF 16: Sweden 1-0 Switzerland

The Armchair is no fan of either of these teams and is wondering what the hell they are doing still in the competition. They reek of average. A good team spirit, maybe, but without the Zlat, Sweden has nothing to recommend them. Shaqiri has his moments, but whether he had any here, who knows. Certainly not the Armchair who didn’t watch this, but did see the goal that settled it. An own goal. Nuff said.