WHAT: Euro 2020, QuarterfinalLINE:Ukraine +800 | Draw +340 | England -240KICK OFF: Saturday, July 3rd, 3PM ESTWHERE: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ItalyWATCH: ESPN
Sportsbooks think Ukraine (+3500) are the side least likely to win Euro 2020. They were fortunate to make it to the Knockout Stage, finishing in the final qualification spot as the fourth-best third-placed team.
Ukraine’s Last 16 tie looked destined for penalties with 10-man Sweden standing strong, but Artem Dovbyk had other ideas. In the last minute of extra time, he got in between Sweden’s central defenders to connect with Oleksandr Zinchenko’s cross and spark wild celebrations.
England (+205) are joint favorites to lift the trophy alongside Italy. We came through our toughest test of the competition so far, beating Germany 2-0 and the togetherness we showed is something I’ve rarely seen from an England side.
Kieran Trippier high-fiving Kalvin Phillips after his strong tackle on Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Trippier picking up Sterling after his mistake led to Thomas Müller’s chance, and Kyle Walker sprinting for his life trying to catch him. That team spirit stems from Gareth Southgate‘s leadership.
I have been critical of the England manager’s selections, in particular Raheem Sterling. I thought Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish should have started, but the latter’s introduction from the bench turned the Germany game in our favor. From now on, I am going to shut up and get behind the team.
The way Southgate spoke after the game about his penalty miss at Euro 96 was pure class. If you have a subscription to The Athletic, please take the time to read Alan Shearer’s response to Southgate’s apology.
This is the best opportunity I can remember we’ve had to win a World Cup or Euro. We have a straightforward path to the final, and it will be heartbreaking if we’re not walking out onto the Wembley pitch on July 11th.
I’m starting to believe……FOOTBALL’S COMING HOME!!!
Hit me up on Twitter @RegistaPickswith your tips for Euro 2020.
UKRAINE POSSIBLE STARTING LINEUP
I think Andriy Shevchenko will stick with the 3-5-2 formation that got them past Sweden. He needs to bring more creativity into central midfield, and I would start Ruslan Malinovskyi. The Atalanta player hasn’t been in the best of form but is the one most likely to unlock this England defense.
Roman Yaremchuk and captain Andriy Yarmolenko will continue up top, with Dovbyk having to settle for a place on the bench again. Oleksandr Zubkov is available after recovering from his thigh strain. 
Artem Besedin joins Denys Popov on the sidelines and will play no further part in the competition after Marcus Danielson’s clearance injured his knee. Personally, I didn’t think it was a red card and more of an unfortunate coming together with the Swedish defender only having eyes for the ball.
UKRAINE EURO 2020 ROSTER
MANAGER: Andriy Shevchenko
GK: Georgiy Bushchan (Dynamo Kyiv), Andriy Pyatov (Shakhtar Donetsk), Anatolii Trubin (Shakhtar Donetsk)
DEF: Oleksandr Karavaev (Dynamo Kyiv), Serhiy Kryvtsov (Shakhtar Donetsk), Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar Donetsk), Vitaliy Mykolenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Denys Popov (Dynamo Kyiv), Eduard Sobol (Club Brugge), Oleksandr Tymchyk (Dynamo Kyiv), Illia Zabarnyi (Dynamo Kyiv), Oleksandr Zinchenko (Manchester City)
MID: Roman Bezus (Gent), Yevhen Makarenko (Kortrijk), Ruslan Malinovskyi (Atalanta), Marlos (Shakhtar Donetsk), Mykola Shaparenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Taras Stepanenko (Shakhtar Donetsk), Heorhii Sudakov (Shakhtar Donetsk), Serhiy Sydorchuk (Dynamo Kyiv), Viktor Tsygankov (Dynamo Kyiv)
FWD: Artem Besedin (Dynamo Kyiv), Artem Dovbyk (Dnipro-1), Roman Yaremchuk (Gent), Andriy Yarmolenko (West Ham), Oleksandr Zubkov (Ferencváros)
ENGLAND POSSIBLE STARTING LINEUP
I think Southgate will revert back to the 4-3-3 formation that served England well in the group stage, with Mason Mount starting in the midfield three. Bukayo Saka is a doubt after picking up a knock in training. Phil Foden‘s ability in tight spaces makes him the best option to start with Ukraine, likely to set up deep in a low block.
Sterling came up with the goods again and deserves to keep his place. I’m still hopeful we will see Sancho at some point in this tournament. I think his pace, trickery, dribbling, and directiveness make him a great option to break down this Ukraine defense. If you haven’t already, check out High Press Soccer’s post grading Sancho’s transfer to Manchester United.
Southgate could hand Jordan Henderson a start with Rice and Phillips one yellow card away from suspension. Losing both of them for the semifinal would be a massive blow.
ENGLAND EURO 2020 ROSTER
MANAGER: Gareth Southgate
GK: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield United)
DEF: Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Atlético Madrid), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ben White (Brighton)
MID: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea)
FWD: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)
UKRAINE VS ENGLAND EURO 2020 BETTING TIPS
I don’t see Ukraine scoring past us. Harry Maguire is getting fitter by the day, and Jordan Pickford is looking commanding between the sticks. Back England to wrap this game up in 90 minutes with another clean sheet.
BETTING TIP: England To Win To Nil +100
Ukraine looked shattered against Sweden in extra time. I’m confident we will put at least a couple of goals past them on our way to booking a place in the semifinals.
BETTING TIP:England Total Goals Over 1.5 -152
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