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Emil Krafth says Sweden will be ready for Ashley Young's diving

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Emil Krafth says Sweden always work as a team ahead of their quarter-final match againist England.

Sweden defender Emil Krafth has said his team will keep an eye out on England's Ashley Young's diving in the penalty box during their quarter-final match.

England meet Sweden in the last eight in Samara for a place in the World Cup semi-finals after beating Colombia on penalties on Tuesday.

Sweden knocked out Switzerland 1-0 in the round of 16 and to ensure they head to the semi-finals for the first time since 1994, Krafth says they will be ready for Young in particular.

Image: Young has made 37 appearances for England

"I know him well," said the 23-year-old. "I am a Manchester United supporter and I have seen him a lot. He is a good player, very fast, who like to cut inside. "

And when asked if they would have to watch out for his diving he said: "Only in the box. Not do anything stupid."

Krafth also believes the fact England had a penalty shootout against Colombia will work in their favour. He stated the team are yet to watch the game but will have prepared ahead of their clash on Saturday.

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He added: "I think it's an advantage for us that their game went all the way to a penalty shootout. Now we know which players in England that will take the penalties and also where they will shoot."

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