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After a 2-1 victory over Italy, England can take keep an eye on of Group C in UEFA Euro qualifying with a victory over Ukraine on Sunday. While England were already the favorites to win the group, Ukraine and Italy are expected to compete for second, so starting qualifying with victories over both would be a dream start for Gareth Southgate. England must retain their focus after finishing the Italy match with ten men because of a red card to Luke Shaw as Ukraine do have attackers to cause them to pay.
Here’s our storylines, how you’ll be able to watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
Date: Sunday, Mar. 26 | Time: 12 p.m. ETLocation: Wembley Stadium — LondonTV: None | Live stream: fuboTV (try for free)Odds: England -410; Draw; +430; Ukraine +1100 (via Caesars Sportsbook) Storylines
England: Shaw’s red card is a costly one but with Ben Chilwell and Keiran Trippier in the reserves, Southgate will be capable of cope without his No. 1 left-back. Chilwell particularly has been in good form for Chelsea and will be needed to deal with Ukraine’s danger on the wings while picking his spots to go forward. As at all times, the Three Lions will rely on Harry Kane in the attack but he couldn’t ask for a much better supporting cast in what must be another victory.
Ukraine: All eyes are on Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko who moves from left-back to central midfield for the national team. Each attack for the team goes through him and whether England resort to fouling they’re going to need to be wary of the danger that he can pose from free kicks. Mykhailo Mudryk will also get time to shine with the national team and whether England don’t seem to be cautious, the Ukrainian wingers can make this more than interesting.
Prediction
England will start the match quickly but take a second to regain their balance after Ukraine score, but once they get going, the quality of the Three Lions will win out. Pick: England 3, Ukraine 1