Sweden coach Janne Andersson has paid tribute to AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The former AC Milan striker announced his retirement on Sunday.

"For me, he is by far the best player we have had in this country," Andersson told SVT Sport.

"Our relationship has become very good these years. I've gotten to know a guy who is humble in himself but also quite cocky, a nice attitude. Close to a smile but also very wise.

"He understands connections in a way that means he can probably work on many things in the future if he needs to... He has every opportunity to do other things in the future as well as on the football field.

"Provided that he himself wants to, I think that we in Swedish football should take advantage of his experiences and qualities. We have to do that somehow, I think."