England favourites to see off Ukraine

On Jul 2, 2021

On the cusp of a second successive semi-final appearance at a major tournament, England prepare for battle away from their Wembley Headquarters as they meet Ukraine in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in Rome today.

The Three Lions sunk their old nemesis Germany 2-0 to book their place in the last eight of the tournament, while surprise package Ukraine enjoyed a pulsating extra-time win over Sweden last time out.

The only previous quarter-final outing for Ukraine at the World Cup or Euros saw them bow out to eventual winners Italy in the 2006 tournament.

Ukraine and England have not locked horns since playing out a goalless draw in a 2013 friendly and the only time these sides previously met in the Euros came one year before that, during which a Wayne Rooney winner propelled the Three Lions to a 1-0 group-stage success. (Agencies)