Ukraine fans in the stands at Wembley Stadium. He also thanked the home crowd, adding: “It was an atmosphere unlike any other international game I’ve experienced.” Speaking to reporters after the game, Ukraine’s caretaker manager Ruslan Rotan thanked fans for their “incredible wave of support.”

Goals from England men’s all-time record goalscorer Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka was all it needed as the 2-0 victory earned another three points in its qualifying campaign.ĭespite the defeat, the Ukrainian fans continued to make their voices heard as a sea of yellow and blue sang and danced in unison until the final whistle – some even held messages asking for more military aid in Ukraine. Ranked 21 places higher than Ukraine, England had too much quality on the pitch and its experience shone through. However, the team knew it needed something of a miracle to beat England at Wembley and one was not forthcoming. Win or lose, the Ukrainian players wanted to put on a show for its fans and offer those back home 90 minutes of respite. While the horrors of war continue to cast a shadow over its country, here was the Ukrainian men’s national team facing one of the best sides in the world on the global stage. The sight of Ukrainian flags flying along Wembley Way – the road approaching the iconic Wembley Stadium – took on extra significance Sunday as Ukraine faced England in its Euro 2024 qualifier.

England vs ukraine: euro 2020