FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League C - Group 2 - Estonia v Finland - A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia - October 12, 2018 Finland's Tim Sparv celebrates after the match REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - After 17 years of service in his nation's colours, Finland captain Tim Sparv is on the cusp of doing something that no senior male Finnish footballer has managed - leading his side to the finals of a major soccer tournament.
A win against Liechtenstein in front of a capacity crowd in Helsinki on Friday will guarantee the Finns, better known for their prowess at winter sports such as ice hockey and cross-country skiing, a berth at Euro 2020.
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