Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof insists Sweden deserve their place in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Sweden meet England tomorrow.

"We are a nation to be taken seriously," Lindelof said. “We have played good teams and they have had difficult games against us. So yes, I am very happy for the team.

“I think it will be difficult to play against us because we defend very well and it's hard to find spaces between the lines. It is tough for opponents because we work very hard for each other.

“There is no space for them out there, we defend very well. All 11 players on the pitch so it's difficult for teams to score goals against us.

“We trust each other 100 per cent. It's important. You have trust the players beside you and in front and behind you. That trust we have."