Lars knows what to expect as Sweden prepare for crunch clash with Russia

A draw or more against Russia at Innsbruck's Tivoli Neu stadium will see Lagerback's men progress from Group D, and they should have Zlatan Ibrahimovic fit despite the striker picking up a slight knee problem against Spain at the weekend.  

"The absolutely most important thing for a match like this is to be 100 per cent prepared for all eventualities," Lagerback said.  

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"We are 100 per cent sure of what substitutions and changes we want to make under different scenarios. That is the single most important thing I've learned from playing similar, do-or-die types of matches.  

"The fact many of our players have experienced these situations before also has a certain importance. You have to be able to handle it mentally.  

"Our players have proved they're very strong in that department. Not least the way we've come back in the late stages of matches."  

Russia coach Guus Hiddink will make a late decision on unleashing Andrei Arshavin against Sweden and giving the playmaker another opportunity to spark interest among Barclays Premier League clubs.  

Arshavin, 27, has been linked with Manchester City and Newcastle after impressing against England last October and in last month's UEFA Cup final when Zenit St Petersburg defeated Rangers.  

After getting dismissed against Andorra in Russia's final qualifier, Arshavin was suspended for the first two matches of Euro 2008, and he could return with a win now required to pip Sweden to a quarter-final place.  

"I don't know whether he will play or not," Hiddink said. "The last match he took part in was a friendly against Lithuania (on June 4).  

"Up until then, he had not played much. Therefore, he may not be in good enough condition to play a whole 90 minutes. We will see."  

Hiddink admitted after defeating Greece that Russia's first two games of the tournament took its toll physically, and Arshavin offers fresh legs at Innsbruck's Tivoli Neu stadium.  

"Arshavin is a footballer who can make something out of nothing," Hiddink admitted. "He can score from anywhere. It's very useful for our team."