With Sweden set to face Switzerland over the weekend and host Slovenia on Tuesday evening, Whites defender Gabriel Gudmundsson is confident the team can get back to winning ways.

The full-back is under no illusions to the challenges starting with the tie against the Swiss, predicting a stern test at the Stade de Genève.

“I am expecting a tough game on Saturday,” the 19-time capped Gudmundsson began. “We obviously know that from the last time we played them.

“They have a lot of good players in every position so we need to be at our best. They have a lot of experience in their team, a lot of caps and are always doing well at tournaments so it will be a tough game.

“I enjoy it a lot playing for Sweden. It is a dream for every kid back home to pull on the yellow shirt and go out and play. It is always a privilege to be here and always proud every time I get the call up. I enjoy it a lot playing with the best players in Sweden.”

After a tricky spell of form, the Swedish hierarchy turned to Graham Potter to try and help the team recapture their best form, an appointment Gabi was thrilled with. The defender has quickly seen the positive impact the new boss has made in the dugout.

“It has been great,” he added. “Graham has come in and already put a good energy in the team. We will use that and we are really looking forward to what we can bring out of this.

“I am sure it will be good because of his experience at Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham. He is a coach with a lot of experience at the top level. It is really interesting to see what we can do ahead.

“We are coming with a new energy so hopefully we can put this on the pitch as well and show we are better than we have been so far.”