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Larsson set to quit Sweden

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Sweden striker Henrik Larsson has announced he will quit the national team in the near future.

Veteran forward looks to hang up his international boots

Sweden striker Henrik Larsson has announced he will quit the national team in the near future. The 38-year-old was part of the Swedish side that went down 1-0 to Denmark on Saturday, leaving their qualification hopes for next year's World Cup in tatters. Sweden must now beat Albania on Wednesday and hope Malta can spring a surprise against Portugal to have any hope of reaching the play-offs. Former Celtic star Larsson, who has more than 100 caps for his country, signalled his intention to retire and move into management. "It's over now," he told Fotbollskanalen. "It's a pity it ends like this. But it's time to say goodbye now. "I'm still hoping for us to reach the play-offs, but if we don't, then it's not a hard decision. "Like I feel now, it won't be realistic playing next summer. "I have gathered a lot of experience and I see a lot of football and have a clear idea on how I want to play. "If I choose to be a manager, you'll see what the idea is."

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