It was a night to remember for Sweden as they pipped Tunisia 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up that will have the Swedish faithful rubbing their hands together in glee. There were moments of real beauty and moments of utter frustration, but ultimately, it was Sweden's attacking prowess that came out on top.
Tunisia stunned the Swedish fans with an early goal, Omar Rekik's header beating the xG metric in spectacular fashion. The Swedes might have been down, but they were far from out – and Alexander Isak had other plans. He sparked to life after a swift counter-attack and jinked past a defender before curling a low finish beyond Chamakh. It was a moment of pure magic.
Sweden dominated the opening period, with Tunisia struggling to find any real rhythm. Hannibal's precise cross might have been better dealt with by Chamakh, but you can't fault Rekik for his clinical finish. And then there were the stats – or rather, the lack of them. Sweden created chance after chance, with Gyokeres playing a pivotal hold-up role that allowed Isak to thrive.
The second half was more of the same, with Sweden continuing to press for that winning goal. In the end, it was their relentless pressure that paid off – and what a feeling it must have been for those inside the stadium. Ayari might be known for his intense self-assessment, but this was one game he could bask in the glory of.
It's not just England who are eyeing up their World Cup opponents with interest, though. Jordan Henderson has given his seal of approval to Jude Bellingham – and it's clear that he thinks the young midfielder is destined for greatness. Henderson's words are a testament to Bellingham's incredible growth as both a player and a person.
And then there was the odd skirmish or two – a set-to between Hannibal and Nygren being the most notable. Tunisia struggled at times, resorting to hopeful long balls and overhit passes that gave Sweden all the opportunities they needed to snuff out any attack.