- I've grown older, more mature and better footballers. You are here in a different way now as are my offensive qualities I have. I now lead the shooter and assistant league in the Allsvenskan for a reason and we can hope that they water the plan, says 24-year-oldTankovic to SVT Sport and thinks of Thursday's European qualification against the Faroe Islands on artificial turf, a foundation he normally plays at the matches at Tele2 with Hammarby.
Tankovic is a newcomer to the squad and there is no indication that he will play from the start in Torshamn. However, Tankovic is prepared to do his part and is mentally already there.
- But if they don't, then the concentration must be even more than usual. We may have to take an extra touch but it should be a quick one. The key is to keep the concentration up for 90 minutes. If we do that, it should be as good as possible, says Tankovic.
"People think you should go there and win by 5-0"There is no risk of underestimation against the Faroe Islands, which is ranked 118th between Kenya and Bahrain.
- No matches are light matches. People think you should go there and win by 5-0 but we get to make the best of the situation I look forward to this very much, I really want to play. Want to show what I go for, I want to play and show myself. The dream scenario is to get to play, to make a good match and win the match, rounds Tankovic.
On Sunday, Sweden, ranked 18th, will play Norway, 50th, on Friends.