Ukraine vs England LIVE! Euro 2024 qualifier match stream, latest score and goal updates today
England continue their campaign to qualify for Euro 2024 against Ukraine in Poland today. Due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the game will be played in the city of Wroclaw, where there will still be a huge swell of support for the ‘home’ team.
Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions have amassed a perfect record in qualification thus far, smashing 15 goals in their four wins. Another three points in what looks like the most difficult game left in the group would all-but seal their ticket to Germany next summer, a tournament England are one of the favourites to win.
The first international break of the season always throws up heated debates regarding selection and Southgate has boldly chosen to start both Harry Maguire and the newly Saudi-based Jordan Henderson in his England team. Follow Ukraine vs England LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, featuring chief football reporter Dan Kilpatrick’s expert analysis from the ground!
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Ukraine 0-0 England | 19 mins
It’s been an opening quarter or so of the game that England have dominated, with a mighty 85 per cent of possession as a Jude Bellingham ball in from deep is nodded back to the goalkeeper.
Dan Kilpatrick in Wroclaw
Maddison is playing a free role here, much like he does for Spurs, dropping into space between the lines and allowing Bellingham to run beyond him.
The Real Madrid player, who has made a mixed start, has already popped up a couple of times in dangerous positions down the left.
Ukraine 0-0 England | 14 mins
Taras Stepanenko throws in a good block as Bukayo Saka fires off England’s first shot from a Harry Kane cross that Ukraine fail to clear.
Jude Bellingham then gets into the box as England look to turn the pressure up on their hosts.
Ukraine 0-0 England | 11 mins
The home crowd’s volume rises significantly as Ukraine get out of their half for the first time.
Not much treat on Jordan Pickford’s 18-yard box though, Bukayo Saka doing well to steal to ball back and win a throw.
Ukraine 0-0 England | 7 mins
A few nice early touches from James Maddison, who is drifting around just like Bukayo Saka with England’s full-backs playing high up the pitch.
Jordan Henderson is also looking to get involved in an advanced role to the right of centre in this 4-3-3.
Dan Kilpatrick in Wroclaw
The pitch is noticeably bobbly and has clearly been relaid haphazardly in places, likely a consequence of the Oleksandr Usyk fight here a couple of weeks ago. There have been a few heavy touches from the England defenders as they adjust.
Ukraine 0-0 England | 4 mins
Early ball into Bukayo Saka darting down the left channel, Jude Bellingham leaving his marker for dead just outside the box.
His pass is overhit but that’s a nice little warning sign from England.
Ukraine 0-0 England | 1 min
Harry Maguire on the right side of defence, contrary to his normal left-centre-back spot, with Marc Guehi alongside him.
James Maddison wide left and Bukayo Saka on the right in attack.
Ukraine 0-0 England: Kick-off
Here we go!
Ukraine and England face off in Euro 2024 qualification.
England fans making themselves heard
‘All the way, to Berlin all the way’ is the latest variant of the Three Lions fans’ favourite tune.
Georgi Kabakov, our Bulgarian referee today, undertakes the final pre-game duties with captains Harry Kane and Taras Stepanenko.
