THE former Celtic striker John Guidetti is hopeful his first international goal for Sweden can win him a starting berth at Euro 2016 alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Erik Hamren, the Sweden head coach, has already intimated he will start with Panathinaikos marksman Marcus Berg as a strike partner for Ibrahimovic in their Group E opener against the Republic of Ireland next Monday.
However, Guidetti, who spent season 2014-15 on loan at Celtic from Manchester City, is optimistic his late strike in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Wales will help press his case for a start at the tournament in France.
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The 24-year-old said: "I am very happy – it was about time. I have hit the post [before], I have waited a long time for my first goal. He has said that Marcus is before me right now. Then it's up to me. Erik chooses the team, but I have shown that I am dangerous. Marcus is a fantastic footballer. The only thing you can do is take the opportunity when you get it."
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Guidetti celebrated his goal by tucking the ball under his shirt and explained it was a tribute to his girlfriend, Sanna, who is pregnant.
The Celta Vigo player told Expressen: "I wanted to do it earlier but I finally got to do it. It was for our little baby to come and Sanna, who is incredibly strong in this pregnancy."
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