England's 2012 team that lost 4-2 to Sweden: Where are they now?

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored four goals and shocked the English in 2012

Midfield

Tom Cleverley

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Cleverley was substituted in the 61st minute

Cleverley, then part of Manchester United, had made his debut in 2012 against Italy. He anchored the midfield but was substituted in the 61st minute for Jack Wilshire.

After spells at Everton and Aston Villa, the midfielder made a permanent switch to Watford ahead of the 2017-18 season. He has made 13 appearances for the national side.


Steven Gerrard

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Gerrard captained England in this game against Sweden

The captain of the England side in this friendly against Sweden, Gerrard was also substituted in the 74th minute for Tom Huddlestone. Gerrard went on to play 114 times for the English national team and retired in 2014.

He was recently appointed as manager of Scottish side, Rangers, his first managerial role.


Leon Osman

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Osman made his international debut in this match

The former Everton midfielder made just two appearances for his national team, one being this defeat to Sweden. His only other match for the national side was a game against San Marino in a World Cup qualifier match.

Osman was released by Everton at the end of the 2015-16 season and he retired soon after. He is now a pundit for BBC and other media.

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