Graham Potter was hired as the coach of Sweden’s national team on an initial short-term deal on Monday, taking his first job in international soccer after working in the Premier League over the last six years.

The 50-year-old Englishman will replace Jon Dahl Tomasson, who was fired last week after Sweden’s star-studded team lost three straight games in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

The Swedish Football Association said Potter will be in charge for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Slovenia and then for the playoffs in March, which Sweden is likely to reach after winning its most recent Nations League group.

Potter’s deal will be extended through to the World Cup if Sweden makes it to the tournament which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and

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