Potter expressed his enthusiasm and inspiration for the new role, stating that he is honored to lead the team and create the right conditions for them to perform at their best. He believes that Sweden has talented players who can compete with the best teams in the world.

Potter's appointment comes at a challenging time for the Swedish national team, which has been struggling in World Cup qualification. Under Tomasson's leadership, the team has only gained one point in four qualifying games, leaving them six points behind second place with two games remaining.