Some great news coming from Sweden concerning the Englishmen plying their trade in the Allsvenskan. Former Portsmouth and Kidderminster Harriers striker James Keene has propelled his Elfsborg side to the top of the league, while ex-Millwall man Kenny Pavey has played his part in cementing AIK in 2nd spot.

Name: Kenny Pavey Date of Birth: 23rd August, 1979 Place of Birth: London, England Position: Right winger Previous Clubs: Millwall, Sittingbourne, Ljungskile Present club: AIK Solna (Sweden) Sweden has always been a happy hunting ground for English footballers in the past and, looking at the Allsvenskan table at the moment, they tend to turn out at the top [.

James Keene and IF Elfsborg are taking the challenge to IFK Goteborg at the top of the Swedish Allsvenskan, as they currently sit in 2nd spot, one point behind the leaders. Before the mid-season break, a result of Sweden hosting the European Under 21 finals, they drew 1-1 away to Hacken, a match in which [.

Excuse me, Allsvenskan? I think it's time we had a talk. Now don't get upset, because I'm not really complaining. It's just that the recent results have us worried. We are concerned that you may perhaps be... How do I put this?
You're absolutely, certifiably insane.
This was after all supposed to be the round where the results felt more or less predetermined.

If you take a peek at the standings in Allsvenskan after the twentieth round you could easily believe that the battle at the top was as close as ever. If you actually saw the games of the twentieth round you'd wonder what in the world happened to a couple of these top contenders. Elfsborg may only have a one point lead at the moment, but they are clearly growing into a heavy title favorite.