Lakeside Hammers captain Andreas Jonsson will lead Sweden Picture: TGS PHOTO
LAKESIDE skipper Andreas Jonsson will lead Sweden in their bid to retain the Monster Energy FIM Speedway World Cup later this month.
Jonsson, who was part of the side who raced to a shock victory in the showpiece event last year, has been named as captain ahead of Event Two at Vastervik on Tuesday, July 26.
They will take on Australia, Germany and the USA as they battle to earn a place in the World Cup Final at Belle Vue’s new National Speedway Stadium on Saturday, July 30.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here