This archive report was first published on 3 July 2021.
Published on July 3, 2021, England's Gareth Southgate men ended the group stage battle three points clear and at the top of Group D.
Ukraine's dramatic entry into the quarter-finals has been marked by luck rather than skill, with the team managing just 45% possession and only four shots on target in their previous match.
England's 2-0 win over Germany in the previous round was a testament to their strength, with the team maintaining a ten-game unbeaten run in all competitions (nine wins, one draw).
Raheem Sterling has emerged as a new star for England at the Euros, scoring three goals in four matches.
Ukraine and England have a history of low-scoring matches, with all four previous meetings producing under 2.5 goals.
Ukrainian striker Artem Besedin will miss the remaining matches due to injury, while England duo Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are out of isolation.
