Ukraine vs England LIVE: Euro 2024 qualifying latest updates as Kyle Walker equalises after Zinchenko goal

Follow all the action as the top two in Group C go head to head in Wroclaw, Poland

Kane's German advantage as England face Ukraine in EURO qualifiers

Qualification may be a formality for England but a 1-1 draw against Ukraine showed that Gareth Southgate’s team selection isn’t. The manager has a few issues to work out if they are to meet this great challenge to become trophy winners next summer. This match must still be framed by the fervour of the nominal home team, as an admirable Ukrainian side turned the fervour of the tens of thousands who travelled to the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland into a fine performance.

That raised this entire occasion way beyond a European Championship qualifier, and into something much more special, that often felt like a privilege to witness. The moment of Zinchenko’s opening goal was uplifting.

It is why England could perhaps be forgiven for getting caught a little cold in a game they would have seen as just one more step to an inevitable qualification. This was something else for Ukraine. It was a national event.

Follow all the latest reaction after Ukraine vs England below.

Ukraine vs England

• England lead Group C with Ukraine and Italy giving chase
• Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham is one of a kind, says England manager Gareth Southgate
• Lineups: Saka and Maddison start for Three Lions
• GOAL! Zinchenko finishes flowing move to score opener (1-0, 25’)
• GOAL! Kyle Walker scores his first England goal to level (1-1, 40’)

[9 September 2023 15:15 · Chris Wilson]

Ukraine vs England

Hello and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of this evening’s Euro 2024 qualifier which sees England playing Ukraine at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw.

The Ukrainian national team has been playing home games in Poland since Russia’s invasion began in early 2022, and this match is the return fixture of the match at Wembley in March.

England won that game 2-0 thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, and will be hoping for a similar result today knowing that a win will all but guarantee qualification for next summer’s tournament in Germany.

[9 September 2023 00:41 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Ukraine vs England LIVE

Follow all the action from England’s Euro 2024 qualifying match against Ukraine.