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Roy Hodgson wary of Zlatan Ibrahimovic threat

Hodgson wary of Zlatan threat
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England boss Roy Hodgson believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is Group D rivals Sweden's biggest threat ahead of Euro 2012.

England manager Roy Hodgson has claimed that Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic is "one of the best strikers in Europe" ahead of the European Championship.

After opening their campaign against France on Monday, Hodgson's side will then face the Swedes on Friday, June 15.

"[Sweden's] major weapon is Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is one of the best strikers in Europe," Hodgson told William Hill. "As you can see from his track record - Inter, Milan, Barcelona, Juventus and Ajax - it's not a bad list of clubs to have on your CV at the age of 30.

"I think he, with his irrational play or his ability to play irrationally, being able to make things happen out of nothing, combined with their excellent organisation, work rate and discipline, that's why they are in this European Championship."

Ibrahimovic has scored 29 goals in 75 appearances for his country.

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