England They are getting closer next summer European Championship In Germany after four consecutive victories in the qualifiers. Gareth SouthgateThe Ukrainian men are six points ahead of their nearest rivals Ukraine and would move up by nine points if they beat their hosts this evening.
The Three Lions team excelled against Ukraine in recent matches, beating them 4-0 in the European Championship 2020 before goals from Harry Kane And Bukayo Saka It was enough to give England victory when the two nations faced off at Wembley last March. Kane will also captain England in his first international appearance since joining Bayern Munich this summer.
Live follow: The teams and all the action as the Three Lions face Ukraine in Poland
Due to the ongoing Russian invasion of their country, Ukraine has played its international matches in Poland, and this match will be held in Wrocław. Southgate’s team selection will be a hot topic of conversation Harry Maguire He is set to feature despite only appearing once Manchester United This season and Raheem Sterling excluded from the squad.
England will play in the qualifier against Ukraine in their only competitive match during the international break in September, but will also play Scotland in a friendly match on Tuesday.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game, plus everything you need to know Latest football odds And the Latest offers and tips before the Ukraine-England match here:
When is the Ukraine vs England match?
Ukraine hosts England in Euro 2024 Qualifiers are on Saturday, September 9 at Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, with kickoff at 5 p.m.
Where can I watch it?
Channel 4 will broadcast the match in the UK and will have exclusive live coverage of the rest of England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers. Coverage is scheduled to start at 4pm and is available to watch via a free live stream on the Channel 4 website and app.
What’s the team news?
Mykhaylo Modric He went back to work for Chelsea At the weekend he overcame an injury and was ready to start for Ukraine, but experienced midfielders Ruslan Malinovsky and Yevhen Konoplyanka were not included in coach Serhii Rebrov’s squad.
John Stones, Reece James And Mason Mount They are all missing due to injuries with Raheem Sterling and James Ward-Prowse not selected. Jordan Henderson could participate despite his move to the Saudi Professional League Trent Alexander Arnold And Jack Grealish They withdrew from the team. Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden And James Madison They are in contention to join Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka in the attacking line.
Expected formations
Ukraine XI: Trubin, Konoplya, ZabarnyKrivtsov, Matvienko, Stepanenko, Sudakov, Yarmolenko, Boyalsky, Tsygankov, Vanat
England XI: Pickfordwalker, Joeyhimaguire, Chilwell, riceHenderson, Bellingham, Saka, Kane, Rashford
Odds and tips
Ukraine 7/1
Draw 7/2
England 12/25
The latest odds are here.
prediction
England dominated Group C during this qualifying campaign and will once again beat Ukraine despite the absence of a number of key players. The impressive win will confirm their place in next summer’s European Championship.
England 3-0 Ukraine