Henrik Larsson has scored three goals in three games at Euro 2004 but the modest Swede believes Ruud van Nistelrooy will be the best striker on the pitch in Saturday's quarter-final against the Netherlands.

"I can sum him up in one word: he's great," Larsson said when asked for his opinion on the Dutchman, who is joint-top of the tournament scoring charts with four goals.

"He can score from many positions and it's very hard for defenders to follow him," Larsson added. "He's strong and he's quick and he's not scared of scoring."

The form of Larsson, who was persuaded to return to international football just before Euro 2004, has been crucial in Sweden's run to the quarter-finals but the 32-year-old is not interested in comparisons with Van Nistelrooy.

"No, I don't see any similarities," Larsson said. "Van Nistelrooy is far too good."