Forsberg hails Swedish show of strength in last-gasp Poland win

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group E - Sweden v Poland - Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia - June 23, 2021 Sweden's Emil Forsberg applauds the fans as he is substituted off Pool via REUTERS/Lars Baron

ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Sweden winger Emil Forsberg hailed his side's mentality as they topped their Euro 2020 group ahead of Spain after a thrilling 3-2 win over Poland that earned them a few extra days of rest ahead of their last-16 tie next Tuesday.

The Swedes opened with a dour 0-0 draw against Spain and beat Slovakia 1-0 thanks to a Forsberg penalty. He scored two more against the Poles as Sweden finished on seven points, two ahead of Spain.