Graham Potter is set to be appointed as the new manager of Sweden – just three weeks after being sacked by West Ham.

According to multiple reports, the former Chelsea boss is in the process of finalising a short-term contract until next March and has been given one task: qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Sweden’s national team features several blockbuster names including Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres, Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga and Liverpool’s No.9 Alexander Isak – the most expensive player in British football.

Yet, their qualifying campaign has been a disaster, with Jon Dahl Tomasson picking up just one point from four games before he was sacked on Tuesday.

As a result, the Scandinavian nation need a miracle if they wish to take part in next summer’s tournament in North America.

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