England 2-0 Ukraine LIVE! Euro 2024 qualifier result, match stream and latest updates today

England vs Ukraine LIVE!

Harry Kane underlined his status as England's greatest international goalscorer and Bukayo Saka dazzled again in a comfortable 2-0 win over Ukraine to put Gareth Southgate's team in control of Euro 2024 qualifying Group C on Sunday.

Fresh from scoring his 54th goal in the 2-1 victory over Italy on Thursday, Kane made up for a couple of missed chances to break the stalemate in the 37th minute. Arsenal youngster Saka, again England's brightest spark, then doubled the lead before half-time with a sensational curler.

Ukraine had their moments and enjoyed some pressure after the interval but never really looked capable of claiming only a second victory over England in 10 attempts.

The second half was tepid although it was noteworthy for an international debut for Brentford forward Ivan Toney who came on 10 minutes from the end as a substitute for Kane.

England vs Ukraine highlights

• GOAL! Kane grabs first-half breakthrough

• GOAL! Saka with a stunner

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19:37 , Marc Mayo

England make it two wins from two in Euro 2024 qualification as Ukraine are beaten in a Wembley cruise.

Recap the action with our match report!

No stopping Bukayo Saka

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The Arsenal star was the subject of Dan’s post-match analysis after making himself undroppable for England.

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Bukayo Saka on Channel 4

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“It was an excellent team performance, a good turnaround from the first game.

“I was getting the ball in good positions and making some dangerous attacks, happy with my performance.

“We can’t just look past these games, we won’t automatically end up in the Euros so we can be really happy.

“Football’s fun, it’s always fun. I’m really enjoying it right now and I hope the happiness continues to the end of the season.”

Gareth Southgate on Channel 4

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“I thought in Italy we played well in the first half then conceded possession too cheaply in the second. Today we made a difficult game look straightforward. We stuck to the task really, really well.

“I thought [James Maddison] had a super game, which didn’t surprise me as he has the personality to play that well.

“It’s the mentality that is the outstanding part, everyone can see technical quality but [Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham] have the humility, want to learn, work hard for the team, are totally reliable and are a joy to work with.”

Ukraine fans laud their players at the full-time whistle

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Jude Bellingham on Channel 4

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“It’s important we followed up a really good result against Italy.

“There’s so much I’ve got to learn, I want to be someone who can win the game at two ends of the pitch and dominate the ball.

“You have the best chance with the guys in that changing room and at Dortmund, I’m a sponge at the minute - any chance to learn about the game.”

Player ratings

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James Maddison and Bukayo Saka were the two players to stand out for Nizaar’s player ratings.

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Nice and easy for England

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With Malta and North Macedonia next up in June, the Three Lions are two for two to kick off their Euro 2024 qualification campaign.

FULL TIME! England 2-0 Ukraine

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Job done for the Three Lions as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka hit first-half goals at Wembley.

England chance!

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90+2 mins: Gallagher gallops forward and Grealish’s effort is parried by Trubin... and just clear of the waiting Saka!

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90+1 mins: Another free header for Maguire! Nodded over by the defender as three minutes of stoppage time begin.

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90 mins: Stepanenko off for Konoplyanka as England continue to hunt for a third goal.

England chance!

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87 mins: Fine work from Grealish and Chilwell tees up Gallagher, whose shot is palmed away nicely by Trubin!

Maguire nods down a free header from deep in the box at the corner and Grealish should really turn it home...

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85 mins: More subs from Southgate, Maddison and Bellingham off for Gallagher and Grealish.

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82 mins: Toney lurks at the far post as Saka looks to swing a ball in, but he opts for a hard-hit pass to Maddison which skips off the Leicester midfielder and into the goalkeeper’s gloves.

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80 mins: Kane off for Toney, the captain’s armband goes to Henderson.

The first Brentford player to appear for England’s senior men’s team since 1939!

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78 mins: Time for an England change!

And it’s a debut for Brentford’s Toney, who is getting prepared to enter the match.

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74 mins: Yaremchuk taken off for Dovbyk as Ukraine swap strikers before the corner.

Malinovskyi’s ball is too deep and its worked back to the visiting goalkeeper.

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73 mins: Just a sense that England want to finish this job in the next few minutes, Bellingham racing down the left before a clearance stop Saka from tapping home.

Ukraine break to win their first corner, having yet to fire off a shot this half.

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70 mins: Maddison rolls a short free-kick to Saka, who lets fly from the edge of the box and sends the ball high into the Wembley sky.

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69 mins: No sign yet of that England subs bench bursting into action, with Grealish, Toney and Gallagher surely looking on with hope of adding some life to this game.

Saka tries is best and wins a foul off Malinovskyi near the 18-yard line, that’s a booking.

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66 mins: England interrupt a long spell of Ukraine possession with an attempt to slip Saka in behind, but Trubin is easily off his line.

Nizaar Kinsella at Wembley

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England have been so dominant that it has heralded the return of the Mexican wave and paper airplanes at Wembley.

A strangely flat atmosphere with so many kids in attendance and almost an expectation that the Three Lions will win.

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60 mins: Inevitably, it’s time for a change from the visitors.

Three to be exact; Buyalski for Karavev, Mudryk for Tysankhov, Mykolenko for Sobol.

England chance!

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58 mins: Walker thinks about having a whack before rolling in Saka.

A fine low cross is mishit by Bellingham and won’t trouble the keeper! It was just behind him in reality.

Another ball in from the left is hooked away.

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56 mins: Ukraine have pushed up the pitch a little since the break, England just need to make sure they don’t cede control of a game they have dominated.

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53 mins: Bellingham again pops up in his own half to smartly beat his man and win a foul. He’s just so good on the transition from defence to attack.

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50 mins: Maddison produces a cute turn on the edge of the box and heads straight for goal, attempting a rather ambitious near-post piledriver that flies off target.

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47 mins: Ukraine get on the front foot but England break out with a lovely touch from Kane before a simply sublime piece of skill from Bellingham to beat two challenges.

Kick-off! England 2-0 Ukraine

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We’re back underway with the Three Lions on course for a second consecutive Euro 2024 qualification win.

Second-half coming up

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The players are making their way back out onto the Wembley pitch!

Stats check

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England well on top in the stats, two goals to nil most importantly.

The numbers also read ten shots to three, and five on target to zero.

The Three Lions have held 61 per cent of the ball, too.

Second-half highlights: Bukayo Saka makes it two

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Ukraine left searching for route back into the match

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A tough afternoon for Ukraine ahead with the hosts looking so confident.

They have struggled to create all throughout the first half, relying really on England errors to forge half-chances.

In fact, they haven't had a shot on target.

How will England approach the second half?

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England's players will want another goal or two before settling into cruise control, and Gareth Southgate will want no thoughts drifting towards next week's Premier League fixtures.

We could, and arguably should, see the likes of Ivan Toney presuming Ukraine don't get back into it.

First-half highlights: Harry Kane gets England rocking

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HALF TIME! England 2-0 Ukraine

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Kane and Saka on the scoresheet as England’s patience is rewarded at Wembley!

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45+3 mins: Kane back superbly to win the ball in his own half before Bellingham wins a foul to quell a late Ukraine move.

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45+1 mins: Three minutes added on.

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45 mins: A big test for Ukraine now, they won’t want to crumble and suffer a big goal difference swing as they have real hopes of making Euro 2024.

Mudryk flies a shot from range well wide.

Dan Kilpatrick at Wembley

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What a few minutes for England and especially Bukayo Saka, with a brilliant assist and goal.

It wasn’t so long ago that the Arsenal winger was jostling for a place in the front three but he has made himself a shoo-in for one of the places besides Kane.

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41 mins: I was just writing about what that first goal might do to the game, as England looked threatening without much space - so awarding them anymore would be rather dangerous.

Well, now we know.

And it’s almost three as Kane turns in the box and strikes low and hard, saved by Trubin.

GGGOOOOAAALLLLL!!!! England 2-0 Ukraine

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39 mins: SAKA WITH A STUNNER!

A beautiful hit as he cuts in on his left from 20 yards out and unleashes a true top-bins effort for 2-0.

GGOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!! England 1-0 Ukraine

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37 mins: KANE!

Number 55 for the England striker as Southgate’s gameplan pays off, a crossfield to Saka whipped in by the Arsenal man for a perfectly timed finish from a lovely cross.

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36 mins: Ukraine forced to throw their bodies on the line as England pounce for a rare attack into space.

First Saka, then Maddison and finally Henderson drive shots into blocks before the visitors clear.

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34 mins: Henderson swings a ball into Maddison, who heads straight at Trubin as he takes the ball off the advancing Chilwell.

Foul given anyway, for a push.

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33 mins: Mudryk turns on the afterburners for a run down the left, cutting back for Maguire to clear - although the flag is up for Yaremchuk in the build-up.

Dan Kilpatrick at Wembley

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England - and particularly Kane - are growing in menace but this is still a more even game than the meeting at Euro 2020, when Gareth Southgate’s side won the quarter-final at a canter.

Ukraine are a good technical side, underlined by their commitment to playing out from the back and through the lines.

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31 mins: Kane probably offside as he darts in from a quick free-kick and nudges the bouncing ball over the bar.

That came from another free-kick and Southgate is having words with the fourth official over a number of sturdy challenges being put on his players.

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29 mins: Smart play from Henderson to shift it to Saka, those two are linking up well down the right, before his pass lets him down.

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27 mins: The Three Lions dominant with 62 per cent possession as the half-hour mark approaches, to be fair Ukraine are very organised at the back and not giving away any cheap space.

England chance!

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25 mins: Henderson lofts a very high, looping ball towards the far post and Kane cannot connect properly with it on the stretch. A mighty difficult chance.

Bellingham appears to keep it alive with a low cross, which Ukraine clear.

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22 mins: Maguire does Walker no favours with a pass back towards his own half and Ukraine steal in, playing it patient.

Malinovskyi finds space to fire from range and it bounces away off the backside of his team-mate, Mudryk.

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19 mins: England have not quite found their range yet, often relying on crossfields to Saka. Henderson underlaps on the Arsenal man to win a corner.

Karavaev heads Chilwell’s cross clear before the recycled ball in is headed straight at the goalkeeper by Kane.

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16 mins: Trubin drops Saka’s cross at Maddison’s feet and the England player throws a foot at the loose ball... which bounces just wide!

A scrappy second save does the business and a foul is given, a bit harshly, against Maddison.

The goalkeeper will require treatment.

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15 mins: Yaremchuk comfortably offside as he picks up a ball over the top, meant for Malinovskyi in fact, before dragging an effort wide. Eventually, the flag rises.

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13 mins: Just like against Italy, England suffered an early nervy moment before settling onto the ball and pinning their opponent in.

Bellingham thinks he should have a foul 35 yards from goal yet Stepanenko got the ball as he slid in.

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11 mins: Saka does well to win a free-kick down the right and Maddison whips it in.

Maguire challenges and it drops for Stones, his split second chance goes in a scramble and Ukraine break!

Walker rushes back to quash the chance.

Penalty appeal!

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9 mins: Kane hits the deck in the box yet no dice... Perhaps not enough in it as he spun his defender and went down.

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7 mins: Maddison dropping deep and inside, as Southgate explained before the game, to cause issues away from the left flank.

A first spell on the ball for England sees the Leicester man spin a fine ball out for Chilwell before a crossfield pass to Saka is overhit.

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5 mins: England attempting to press Ukraine’s early possession and Walker snuffs out a dangerous ball in behind for Mudryk.

It’s given away however and a deflected shot rolls kindly for Pickford.

Nizaar Kinsella at Wembley

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Ukraine’s entire away end is bouncing, they’re certainly making their presence felt at Wembley Stadium and enjoying their football amid the ongoing war situation at home.

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3 mins: The Ukraine fans are bouncing up and down in the away end as the England faithful look to get a bit of atmosphere of their own going following that early stoppage.

Malinovskyi back to his feet.

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2 mins: Malinovskyi in a heap on the ground after a collision mid-air with Chilwell. An early runout for the ice pack.

Kick-off! England vs Ukraine

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Saka gets the ball rolling in this Euro 2024 qualifier!

England vs Ukraine: Countdown to kick-off

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A moment’s applause before we begin as Wembley pays tribute to the death of 1966 World Cup winner George Cohen back in December, with this the first England home game since his passing.

Dom Smith at Wembley

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The last time England hosted Ukraine at Wembley was in a September 2012 qualifier for the 2014 World Cup.

An 87th-minute Frank Lampard penalty earned England a 1-1 draw, but it was the first home qualifier they had failed to win in five years.

They remain tough opposition.

Message of peace

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The two teams now unite to stand behind a Ukraine flag marked ‘Peace’ before taking up positions to start the game.

National anthems

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First up, Ukraine. The away fans hold up their country’s flag with the anthem getting a very warm reception from the England fans.

God Save The King next.

A pre-game ceremony for Harry Kane

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Harry Kane welcomes his family onto the pitch to collect a commemorative Golden Boot for becoming England’s top scorer.

England vs Ukraine: Countdown to kick-off

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Every Ukraine player is draped in their country’s flag as they enter the pitch.

National anthems coming up...

Here come the players!

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Harry Kane and Oleksandr Zinchenko lead the two teams out at Wembley.

Gareth Southgate on Channel 4

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“[James Maddison]’s been consistent for his club, training for us at a really top level, I’m excited to see him play.

“We want him to have the license to drift, he’s great at finding pockets of space. I don’t want to restrict him too much but he has to do his work without the ball.

“It’s great to have [Ben Chilwell] back fully fit, he’s in good condition, a super athlete. He’s excellent attacking, so we’re excited about that pair down that side.”

The man in the middle

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Dutch referee Serdar Gozubuyuk takes charge today.

A regular in the Eredivisie, the 37-year-old officiated Manchester City’s recent Champions League draw at RB Leipzig.

England players have a go at Countdown

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Bukayo Saka is a natural in Dictionary Corner!

Nizaar Kinsella at Wembley

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James Maddison earns his first start, playing having travelled to Qatar without playing.

Ben Chilwell is selected over Kieran Trippier to replace the suspended Luke Shaw. It’s his first match for the Three Lions in over a year, while Jordan Henderson replaces Kalvin Phillips to refresh the midfield.

England vs Ukraine: Video preview

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We have a troop of reporters at Wembley this evening with Nizaar Kinsella here delivering his video preview.

Dan Kilpatrick and Dom Smith are alongside him to provide expert analysis, player ratings and reaction - with Marc Mayo here on the blog with the play-by-play calls.

Gareth Southgate happy to go with Ben Chilwell

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It’s been over a year since Ben Chilwell has played for England and the Three Lions boss has spoken of the challenges the Chelsea defender faces today.

Gareth Southgate said: “Yes, he is ready, without a doubt. We have to be mindful of what his attributes are compared to a Luke Shaw or a Kieran Trippier. Very good in the attacking third of the pitch, for example. He likes to play high.

“He is playing as a wing-back so there is some adaptation for him if we are playing with a four. It is a different role, defensively, in particular.

“But he is ready and physically, he is in really good shape. He has had a couple of setbacks but he is a good athlete and I think that would have helped his recovery, definitely.”

Nizaar Kinsella at Wembley

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A wonderful atmosphere at Wembley Stadium with the 1,000 Ukrainian and sponsor families in attendance on top of the away support.

There’s a really warm atmosphere outside the ground with a whole load of yellow and blue flags.

England vs Ukraine: Countdown to kick-off

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The warm-ups are underway at Wembley as kick-off approaches in just over half an hour.

Thousands of Ukrainians at Wembley

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A sell-out crowd of 85,000 is setting about Wembley with 4,200 Ukrainians backing their side from the away end.

The FA have handed out 1,000 tickets to refugees in England, along with their host families.

England vs Ukraine throwback: Euros quarter-final cruise for Three Lions

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A big day in Euro 2024 qualification

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England’s Group C rivals Italy are expected to get on the board away to Malta later.

Chance for Mykhailo Mudryk to impress

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Chelsea signing Mykhailo Mudryk has hardly lived up to his price tag in his first few weeks in the capital.

But today’s a big opportunity in a more familiar team to showcase his talents, as Nizaar explained during the week.

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England vs Ukraine: Countdown to kick-off

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Just one hour until we get underway at Wembley!

Familiar faces in away team

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Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko steps into his usual midfield position as he captains Ukraine today.

Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea and Everton left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko take up their spots on the flank.

Also interesting to see Shakhter Donetsk goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, 21, preferred for his fourth cap ahead of Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin.

How Ukraine line up today

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Ukraine XI: Trubin; Karavaev, Svatok, Matvienko, Mykolenko; Stepanenko, Zinchenko; Malinovskyi, Sudakov, Mudryk; Yaremchuk.

Subs: Lunin, Shevchenko, Sobol, Sarapiy, Sydorchuk, Konoplyanka, Dovbyk, Miroshnychenko, Buyalski, Tsygankov, Bondarenko, Pikhalonok.

James Maddison starts for England

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Two-and-a-half years since his England debut, James Maddison earns cap number two tonight as he replaces Jack Grealish in the starting line-up.

Phil Foden absent as expected and Ben Chilwell drops in for the suspended Luke Shaw at left-back.

Kalvin Phillips is replaced by the fit-again Jordan Henderson.

How England line up today

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England XI: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Chilwell; Henderson, Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Kane, Maddison.

Subs: Trippier, Guehi, Dier, Grealish, Phillips, Gallagher, Toney, Ramsdale, Forster.

England vs Ukraine match odds

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England: 1/4

Draw: 9/2

Ukraine: 10/1

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

How Oleksandr Zinchenko led Ukraine on and off the pitch

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A key player for Ukraine today will be Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Last week, Nizaar caught up with a friend and confidant of the player to get inside of the mind of a man who has stood up against turmoil for his people.

Read the full story!

Today’s destination

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Where else, but Wembley Stadium?

England vs Ukraine: Countdown to kick-off

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We’re expecting team news anytime from now until 4pm - with these games tending to be a bit casual in their confirmations.

Kick-off in one hour, 45 minutes!

England vs Ukraine: Head-to-head record

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Ukraine’s only win over England came in Dnipro during qualification for the 2010 World Cup, which was a dead rubber for the Three Lions.

England wins: 5

Draws: 2

Ukraine wins: 1

BREAKING: Phil Foden forced to pull out of England squad in key title race blow for Man City.

14:58 , Jonathan Gorrie

Manchester City forward Phil Foden has been forced to pull out of the England squad ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine.

Reece James: England and Chelsea being ‘cautious’ with defender’s fitness, says Gareth Southgate

14:42 , Jonathan Gorrie

Gareth Southgate has played down concerns over Reece James’ withdrawal from the England squad, insisting that both he and Chelsea are being “cautious” with the defender’s fitness.

James has missed more matches than he has played for both club and country this season after suffering a serious knee injury, along with a further setback and is now delicately managing a hamstring issue.

The right-back was a key player for England before his run of injuries, starting in all four matches before the World Cup.

Unfortunately, he is unavailable to stake his claim against Ukraine at Wembley on Sunday and Southgate gave full details of James’ withdrawal in his pre-match press conference.

“Reece has gone back, he’s not completely happy with how his leg feels,” Southgate said. “He was a little bit concerned about that earlier in the week.”

Chelsea have struggled without one of their most important players this season, leading to manager Graham Potter seeking alternative options on the right side of defence.

England boss Southgate responds to United States interest in Balogun

14:39 , Jonathan Gorrie

Gareth Southgate has responded to the United States’ attempts to poach Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun away from England.

The England Under-21s striker pulled out of Lee Carsley’s latest squad due to injury, and appeared to take to Instagram to complain about not being selected for the senior team, writing: “In life go where you are appreciated.”

The United States yesterday confirmed contact with the striker, who has scored 18 goals in 29 games while on loan at Reims, which is more than Paris Saint-Germain pair Lionel Messi and Neymar and just two fewer than Ligue 1 top scorer Kylian Mbappe.

Speaking ahead of his side’s Euro 2024 qualifier at home to Ukraine on Sunday, England boss Southgate revealed his stance on an increasingly tense situation.

He said: “It is up to the player to weigh up where his heart feels. Is he prepared to wait a little bit for an opportunity if he backs himself and feels he can push his way into our squad? Because anybody who has followed us will know that we will give young players a chance.

Prediction: England to win 2-1

14:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

The Three Lions were not perfectly convincing against a ropy Italian side on Thursday night but, with home backing, should have the confidence to get another win over the line.

A 2-1 win to England.

Ukraine team news: Yarmolenko a doubt

14:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

Ukraine captian Andriy Yarmolenko is a doubt due to a hamstring issue.

Defenders Illya Zabarnyi and Yukhym Konoplya pulled out of the squad with injuries along with goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.

England team news: Chilwell and Henderson could start

14:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

Reece James will miss the game for England after being sent back to Chelsea with an “ongoing” injury issue.

Luke Shaw is suspended, leading to Ben Chilwell likely earning a runout at left-back - although Kieran Trippier cannot be discounted from starting instead. Jordan Henderson is vying to replace Kalvin Phillips after returning to full fitness.

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