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Henry Praises Elanga After Explosive Cameo in Sweden's Loss to the Netherlands
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First reported by Mako · Jun 20, 2026
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Anthony Elanga starred off the bench for Sweden in a 5-0 loss to the Netherlands on Saturday. Thierry Henry said the Newcastle winger should start for Sweden after his goal and electric dribbling changed the game.
- 01Sweden lost 5-0 to the Netherlands on Saturday evening.
- 02Anthony Elanga came off the bench in the 56th minute and scored two minutes later.
- 03Elanga's nutmeg on Micky van de Ven went viral on social media.
- 04Thierry Henry said Elanga changed the game and should not be a substitute.
- 05Henry called Elanga too important for Sweden to leave out of the starting lineup.
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