Russia Coach Guus Hiddink announced that his side will adopt a positive approach for their Group D decider against Sweden in the Euro 2008 at Innsbruck.

The wily Dutchman said, "There's no other way to play than by trying to win from the first minute. We're happy to have the opportunity to play this decisive game, especially when you see that other teams have gone home already. I'd have preferred the option to go for a draw but it's OK."

Both sides had lost to Spain and beaten Greece, but a superior goal difference for the Swedes makes the game a must win for the Russians.

The good news for the Russians is that playmaker and UEFA Cup winner Andrei Arshavin is eligible, following his two-game suspension. Hiddink said, "There's a lack of rhythm to Arshavin's game because he hasn't played recently. He's not match-fit so I don't know if he'll start."

The clash against Sweden will be Hiddinks first against them, and Hiddink is certainly not going to take it lightly. Hiddink said, “Despite a population of eight or nine million, Sweden always manage to be in the big tournaments. They're easy to read; they're very clear in the way they play and have always had good results playing like this. We like to play very attacking football when possible but the dirty work – the defensive work-rate – also needs to be done. Sweden aren't easily upset nor do they panic. It's a very controlled and concentrated squad."

The other match of Group D features Spain against Greece, but the result is immaterial.