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Fanny Peterson praised by Sweden stars despite no call-up

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  • Fanny Peterson, 16, was not selected for Sweden's World Cup qualifiers.
  • Sweden stars Sofia Reidy and Smilla Holmberg praised Peterson's performances.
  • Peterson plays for Hammarby and is described as taking the league and Europe by storm.

Fanny Peterson, a 16-year-old talent, is being praised by Sweden national team stars despite not being selected for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Sweden coach Tony Gustavsson did not include Peterson in the squad for the qualifiers. Hammarby teammate Sofia Reidy said she is not shocked by Peterson's strong performances, describing her as an incredible player who has taken the Swedish league and Europe by storm.

Former Hammarby player Smilla Holmberg, now at Arsenal, also praised Peterson, saying it would have been fun to see her in the national team.

she is not shocked by Peterson's strong performances, describing her as an incredible player who has taken the Swedish league and Europe by storm

Sofia Reidy, Hammarby teammate

it would have been fun to see her in the national team

Smilla Holmberg, Former Hammarby player, now at Arsenal

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