Kane’s German benefit as England face Ukraine in EURO qualifiers
Qualification could also be a formality for England however a 1-1 draw in opposition to Ukraine confirmed that Gareth Southgate’s group choice isn’t. The supervisor has a couple of points to work out if they’re to satisfy this nice problem to grow to be trophy winners subsequent summer time. This match should nonetheless be framed by the keenness of the nominal dwelling group, as an admirable Ukrainian facet turned the keenness of the tens of hundreds who travelled to the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland right into a advantageous efficiency.
That raised this whole event manner past a European Championship qualifier, and into one thing far more particular, that always felt like a privilege to witness. The second of Zinchenko’s opening objective was uplifting.
It’s why England may maybe be forgiven for getting caught a bit of chilly in a recreation they’d have seen as only one extra step to an inevitable qualification. This was one thing else for Ukraine. It was a nationwide occasion.
Observe all the newest response after Ukraine vs England beneath.
Qualification a formality however England nonetheless have points to repair to triumph at Euro 2024
Qualification could also be a formality for England however a 1-1 draw in opposition to Ukraine confirmed that Gareth Southgate’s group choice isn’t. The supervisor has a couple of points to work out if they’re to satisfy this nice problem to grow to be trophy winners subsequent summer time. This match should nonetheless be framed by the keenness of the nominal dwelling group, as an admirable Ukrainian facet turned the keenness of the tens of hundreds who travelled to the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland right into a advantageous efficiency.
That raised this whole event manner past a European Championship qualifier, and into one thing far more particular, that always felt like a privilege to witness. The second of Zinchenko’s opening objective was uplifting.
It’s why England may maybe be forgiven for getting caught a bit of chilly in a recreation they’d have seen as only one extra step to an inevitable qualification. This was one thing else for Ukraine. It was a nationwide occasion.
If Gareth Southgate is to show Euro 2024 right into a nationwide occasion of England’s personal, as he spent a lot of the build-up to the sport speaking, he does have points that this recreation highlighted. The formation didn’t work with these gamers. James Maddison was wasted on the flank, and he wants one other position to actually maximise Jude Bellingham.
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 20:00
FT: Ukraine 1-1 England
England’s subsequent recreation might be in opposition to Scotland, in a pleasant at Hampden Park on 12 September.
The Scots are flying in qualification, sitting high of Group A, 9 factors forward of Spain.
Southgate says that they’re enjoying properly and are tough to attain targets in opposition to.
“We’ve received to mirror on tonight and enhance the efficiency”, he provides.
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 19:52
Kane speaks to Channel 4
Kane states that the dressing rooms is a bit of upset, however says that good groups come away with a consequence even after they aren’t enjoying properly.
He says that he’s so comfortable for Walker, and that dropping deep “is a big half” of his recreation.
“I have to be on the ball to make issues occur. I can damage opposition with my passing.
“All of us have completely different elements to our recreation, as attacking gamers particularly”.
He finishes by saying England have nice attacking depth, however typically you’ve video games like right this moment.
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 19:42
Southgate’s post-match feedback
Southgate says that England didn’t create sufficient with the possibilities that they had.
“Our attacking play simply didn’t click on right this moment, however you’ve received to be sure you don’t depart yourselves uncovered in these moments.
“We managed the sport, that they had a couple of counter-attacks, if anybody was going to win it I felt it will be us”.
On Walker, he says he was “distinctive. He used the ball properly, he’s a very vital participant in our group”.
He says that Ukraine defended properly, and that England should “preserve engaged on these attacking patterns. We all know that our play could be higher than it was right this moment”.
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 19:40
Zinchenko reacts to the consequence
Zinchenko calls the consequence “superb” for Ukraine, saying that the group did properly generally.
He says the objective was “superb group play”, including that he was “a bit fortunate”.
“The environment was unbelievable, we felt like we performed at dwelling.
“A large thanks for all of the help. I actually hope that we will play at dwelling very quickly”.
He calls the England participant superb gamers but additionally nice human beings, ending by saying that Ukraine should take it “step-by-step, recreation by recreation”.
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 19:33
Response from Rebrov
Ukraine supervisor Serhiy Rebrov says that he assume his group deserved the purpose right this moment.
“England was very sturdy, however management will not be sufficient. They didn’t create numerous probabilities as a result of we defended very properly.
“I’m comfortable. We have now to consider ourselves, and I believe we confirmed a superb recreation”, he provides.
He says that the group’s character is crucial factor to take from that recreation.
“We’re altering. Any coach wants time. With time, gamers will consider in what we’re making an attempt”.
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 19:28
Qualification a formality however England nonetheless have points to repair to triumph at Euro 2024
Qualification could also be a formality for England however a 1-1 draw in opposition to Ukraine confirmed that Gareth Southgate’s group choice isn’t. The supervisor has a couple of points to work out if they’re to satisfy this nice problem to grow to be trophy winners subsequent summer time. This match should nonetheless be framed by the keenness of the nominal dwelling group, as an admirable Ukrainian facet turned the keenness of the tens of hundreds who travelled to the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland right into a advantageous efficiency.
That raised this whole event manner past a European Championship qualifier, and into one thing far more particular, that always felt like a privilege to witness. The second of Zinchenko’s opening objective was uplifting.
It’s why England may maybe be forgiven for getting caught a bit of chilly in a recreation they’d have seen as only one extra step to an inevitable qualification. This was one thing else for Ukraine. It was a nationwide occasion.
If Gareth Southgate is to show Euro 2024 right into a nationwide occasion of England’s personal, as he spent a lot of the build-up to the sport speaking, he does have points that this recreation highlighted. The formation didn’t work with these gamers. James Maddison was wasted on the flank, and he wants one other position to actually maximise Jude Bellingham.
Karl Matchett9 September 2023 19:24
FT: Ukraine 1-1 England
Ukraine scored from their solely shot on the right track. England solely had 4, with 69 per cent possession to Ukraine’s 31 per cent.
Ukraine’s objective was most likely the most effective transfer of the sport, and their recreation plan labored a deal with.
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 19:15
Walker speaks to the media
Walker is chatting with Channel 4, and says that his first England objective is a “aid”.
“I can tick that off, I’ve accomplished it.
“I’ve seen the hole and fortuitously he’s discovered me, and I’ve put it away”, he provides.
“We simply want the most effective Harry Kane, and hopefully that’ll see us in good stead in the summertime”.
He says that typically you “simply have these nights”, particularly in opposition to “a superb Ukraine facet”. He finishes by wishing your entire nation the most effective for the longer term.
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 19:05
Chris Wilson9 September 2023 19:05