The Three Lions Just Beat Germany! Can They Beat Ukraine?

Euro 2021 Jul 2, 2021 0 886 Add to Reading List

RISE AND FALL of ROME, Stadium Olimpico, where fierce battle between Kingdom of 3 Lions, England versus Ukraine. Olimpico Stadium is the largest sport facility in Rome, Italy, herding 70, 000 spectators, if you love football, this would be one of the spectacular stadiums to be at watching your favourite team. Most recent major tournaments were 2009 UEFA Champions League Finals held here.

By far, England lost 1 of 7tth meeting with Ukraine in all competitions with 4 wins and 2 draws. Wayne Rooney(retired) under England won EURO 2012 against Ukraine under major tournaments. Under Andriy Shevhenko, Manager Ukraine, have no meetings with England so far, with his outstanding record of previous DynamaKyjv, Milan, Chelsea and his own Nationals. Each of England previous quarter finals go beyond extra time and penalties while Ukraine first ever Quarter finals in major tournaments.

Head to Head Saga

According to ESPN sport webstie

Team Formation Ukraine

Ukraine formation or line up under Andriy(coach) is very unpredictable and different opponent with different formation. Roman Yaremchuk and Andriy Yarmolenko have 2 goals each top scorer in EURO, under valuation of media Oleksandr Zinchenkowith 1 goal. Highest assist in 4 matches are Andriy Yarmolenko with 2, Yaremchuk, Zinchenko, Karavaev and Malinovcskyi with 1 each.

Team Formation England

Formation line up most likely be 3-4-3 under Harry Kane as Captain of England. Raheem Sterling with 3 goals top scorer and Harry Kane for 1 goal against all mighty Germans under 4 appearances in EURO. Top assist with Jack Grealish with 2, Luke Shaw and Kalvin Phillips with 1.

Penalty Shoot-out

England: 3Wins 6 Loses

Ukraine:1Win

World Cup 2006: Round 16: Switzerland 0-3 Ukraine

Thoughts for the game

Sancho is still undervalued again player with Germany possible of not being ready, I guess? It is looking great for England and should probably not be underestimated with Ukraine this game round. It has to be favourites for this round.