Therefore , the fourth European team would advance , requiring a play - off between Sweden and Denmark .
However , the third best team England could not participate , because England competes at the Olympic Games as part of Great Britain , which does not compete in football .
The fourth European team would advance , requiring a play - off between Sweden and Denmark .
However , the third best team England could not participate , because England competes at the Olympic Games as part of Great Britain , which does not compete in football .