Andy Carroll could profit from Sweden's defensive flaws

THE sight of Andriy Shevchenko winning an aerial duel with Olof Mellberg to score the first of Ukraine’s goals in the win over Sweden on Monday would have given Roy Hodgson food for thought.

England forward Andy Carroll

Six of the last seven goals the Swedes have conceded have been headers, highlighting a defensive flaw Andy Carroll, left, could look to profit from.

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Swedish unrest has been heightened with two factions forming after Ukraine. Some players are behind captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, angered by some of his team-mates’ attitudes in defeat, with others loyal to ex-skipper Mellberg.

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