 Kiev: England coach Roy Hodgson has heaped praises on Danny Welbeck for his backheel flick for the winning goal in England`s 3-2 win over Sweden.
The 21-year-old Manchester United striker`s 78th-minute finish on the turn from Theo Walcott`s cross capped a comeback victory for England after going 2-1 down to a determined Swedish side.
"It was a very clever finish with a type of pirouette that made it made it very difficult for the goalkeeper," Hodgson said.
"It was a goal, in my opinion, that was very worthy of winning the game."
England now play Ukraine on Tuesday in the knowledge that a draw against the co-hosts will be enough to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
IANS
First Published: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 08:52
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