Ken Sema’s Sweden side have qualified for the knockout stages of Euro 2020.

Like England, the Swedes secured qualification to the next round without needing to kick a ball after Finland and Ukraine both lost yesterday.

Sweden have picked up four points from their first two games in Group E and are guaranteed to finish at the very least as one of the four best-placed third place teams in the tournament.

Watford wideman Sema is yet to feature in either of his national side’s fixtures so far, and with the pressure of needing something to advance off, he'll be hoping to be given an opportunity by manager Janne Andersson in the Swedes’ final group game against Poland on Wednesday evening.

Sweden take on Robert Lewandowski’s side at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg at 5pm.

Sema has played 12 games for Sweden in his international career, including three games this year.

But he has yet to take to the field in this tournament with Andersson preferring captain and former Birmingham and Sunderland player Sebastien Larsson in midfield, along with two strikers.

Watford Observer: Ken Sema celebrates scoring for Watford at Vicarage Road in March. Credit: PAKen Sema celebrates scoring for Watford at Vicarage Road in March. Credit: PA

Ahead of the Euros, the 27-year-old told Watford’s club website: "It’s always been a dream for me to play in a big tournament, like the Euros or a World Cup.

"It feels so big to be going to the Euros because I missed the World Cup in 2018. I was so close to getting selected but in the end I missed out, so it feels really big for me.

"I’ve worked so much for this opportunity and I thank God, my family and the coach that I’m here now."

Sema added: "I had a good season and because of that I’m here now in the Euros and I think I deserve it."

Watford Observer: Group E Euro 2020 table as it stands. Credit: GoogleGroup E Euro 2020 table as it stands. Credit: Google

Although a place in the knockouts has been confirmed, the Blagult (meaning blue and yellows) know a win in Russia will top Group E, therefore facing the third placed team in either Group A, B, C, or D.

Any slip-up could see Sweden facing England in the next round if both sides finish second in their respective groups.

Opponents Poland must win to qualify although their draw with Spain at the weekend has left Group E wide open.

Meanwhile, Luis Enrique’s side need just a point to progress to the knockouts - if Poland fail to beat Sweden - but La Furia Roja will need to beat Slovakia to avoid a tie with Belgium or the Netherlands.