"It was very good play before and the conclusion was world class," Lagerback said after the game.

The Inter Milan striker ended his 14 international games goal-drought with a spectacular 25-yard drive. Petter Hansson secured the full points of the game in the 73rd minute.

"It's great to have won the first match - our defense in particular was exemplary," concluded the Suede.

Meanwhile Sweden suffered a major blow as midfielder Christian Wilhelmsson has been ruled out with a thigh injury and is a serious doubt for Saturday’s clash against Spain.