By Tony Garrett in Wetzlar, Germany

The Great Britain men's wheelchair basketball team have booked their place at the Beijing Paralympics in 2008.

Britain finished top of their group at the European Championships, with four teams assured a slot in China, despite narrowly losing 58-62 to Sweden.

GB play hosts Germany in Friday's semi-final in what will be a capacity crowd at the Rittal Arena.

Britain's women's team face Spain on Saturday for the bronze medal with the winner qualifying for Beijing.

They sealed fourth place with a comfortable 56-24 win over Turkey.