Guidetti earns Sweden call-up

Manchester City sensation John Guidetti has edged closer to an international debut, after making the Sweden squad for their Croatia friendly.

Guidetti – currently on-loan at Feyenoord – was named in the 22-man squad for next week’s clash in Zagreb on Wednesday.

The prolific 19-year-old has achieved hero status in Rotterdam with Feyenoord after firing three hat-tricks, including one over bitter rivals Ajax in January.

Despite being sent-off in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with RKC Waalwijk, Sweden coach Erik Hamren said he feels that the youngster is ready to play at the highest level of international football.

“He clearly deserves his place after what he’s achieved for his club,” Hamren told the Swedish football association’s official website.

Guidetti will take his place alongside another Dutch-based forward in PSV Eindhoven’s Ola Toivonen and AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The friendly will serve as a step-up in Sweden’s preparations for Euro 2012 in mid-year.

Hamren’s team are drawn in a tough group that includes England, France and co-hosts Ukraine.