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      England Euro 2020 semi-final tickets: Can I still buy them and how many fans will be allowed at Wembley?

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      ENGLAND are one game away from playing in the Euro 2020 semi-finals at Wembley next week but they must first beat Ukraine. The Three Lions overcame Germany 2-0 earlier this week to seal a quarter-final clash with Andriy Shevchenko’s side in Rome on Saturday.
      There were 45,000 fans in attendance for England vs GermanyCredit: AFP
      How many fans will be allowed at Wembley for the semi-final?
      England had been playing matches in front of 22,500 fans in the group stage – a 25 per cent capacity.
      However, that was upped to 45,000 fans – 50 per cent – in the last 16 for England’s win over Germany.
      And the UK government has confirmed to Uefa that the semi-final and final will be played in front of at least 60,000 fans – a 75 per cent capacity.

      How can I get tickets for Euro 2020 semi-finals?
      Tickets are sold on the Uefa ticketing portal and are priced at 595 euros, 475 euros and 345 euros.
      But for England’s potential semi-final on Wednesday, July 7, tickets are now SOLD OUT.
      UEFA, however, are still offering hospitality packages for both semi-finals and the final.
      Package prices been at 5,200 euros, getting up to as high as 7,300 euros per person.

      Where will England play their next games if they beat Ukraine?
      England travel to Rome for the quarter-final with Ukraine but should the Three Lions be home Shevchenko’s side, they will play the semi-final at Wembley.
      The final will also be played at Wembley. More

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      Kiev strongman calls for Ukraine v England thriller at Euro 2020 – before re-gaining title from Brit champ

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      UKRAINE’S strongest man hopes for a dazzling Euros clash against England – before regaining his own world title from a Brit champion.Oleksii Novikov, winner of the World’s Strongest Man competition last year, is roaring on Andriy Shevchenko’s men to show their might in Rome tonight.
      Ukrainian strongman Oleksii Novikov sat down with The Sun in KievCredit: Nick Obank, The Sun
      The Ukrainian gave Sun man Ben Leo a warm welcome to Eastern EuropeCredit: Nick Obank, The Sun
      The 300lb weightlifting beast reckons his country have a fighting chance against the in-form Three Lions – but only if they believe.
      He told The Sun: “I speak from my own success in my sport, belief is everything.
      “It all starts in the mind. England might be a very strong team but Ukrainian character and nature means we have a strong backbone and will be difficult to beat.
      “The whole country is behind the team and everyone is rooting for them and anxious for them to succeed.”
      Novikov in the 2020 SBD World’s Strongest Man competition in Bradenton, Florida
      Flying the flag for England against Novikov in the Ukrainian capitalCredit: Nick Obank, The Sun
      Novikov was the youngest-ever winner of the World’s Strongest Man when bagging the title last year at just 24.
      He stunned the world by deadlifting an incredible 1,185lbs during the competition in Florida.
      The Ukrainian can eat a staggering 7,000 calories a day during training – including 15 eggs a morning for breakfast.
      But nothing would taste sweeter than a Ukrainian victory over the Three Lions in Rome, he admits.
      Novikov said: “It would write a new chapter in our country’s history. Most of all though I wish for a fair and entertaining game that we can share together as two nations.”
      Novikov winning the World’s Strongest Man in 2020, with Brit Tom Stoltman in second
      Novikov, who lost his World’s Strongest Man title to British champion Tom Stoltman this year, has his sights firmly set on reclaiming his crown again in 2022.
      He said: “What do I need to do differently to win my title again? I will tighten up my daily routine, my eating, my sleeping and recovery.
      “I was also in a tough group last year. It seems I am regularly placed in one of the hardest groups of them all and it’s a very interesting experience for me so I will train with that in mind.
      Raw power… The Sun took on Novikov in an wrestling boutCredit: Nick Obank, The Sun
      “Tom is a great competitor and I congratulate him and all his family for his success.
      “Now I am preparing for 2022 and working hard to make sure it is my title again – not Tom’s!”

      Novikov travels to London on July 24 for the Strongman Classic – and warmed up by pressing Sun man Ben Leo over his head.
      The Ukrainian powerhouse made light work of our 172lb reporter before taking him on in an arm-wrestling competition.
      And in what is hoped will be the only Ukrainian victory over England in the next 24 hours, Novikov proved he was the real deal with an extremely close-fought win.
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      Kevin De Bruyne reveals he played Belgium clash with Italy with torn ankle ligaments im major worry for Man City

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE played the entire Euro 2020 quarter-final with torn ankle ligaments in a major concern to Manchester City.The Belgium superstar, 30, was a doubt heading into last night’s crunch clash with Italy in Munich.
      Kevin De Bruyne played for Belgium despite having damaged ankle ligamentsCredit: Getty
      The Manchester City star could not inspire his nation to victory against ItalyCredit: EPA
      He raced back from a fractured eye socket to be fit for the tournament but then picked up an ankle problem in the round-of-16 win over Portugal.
      However, Roberto Martinez selected his creative talisman from the outset to take on the Azzurri – with De Bruyne believing he had a ‘responsibility’ to play.
      The two-time PFA Player of the Year said: “For me personally it has been four or five weird weeks. But I especially want to thank the medical staff.
      “It was a miracle that I played today because there was definitely damage to my ankle. A tear in my ligaments.
      “But I felt a responsibility to play for my country today. Too bad I couldn’t do more.”
      De Bruyne struggled to have the impact he would have wanted to have as Italy ran out 2-1 winners and set up a semi-final date with Spain.
      Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne fired Roberto Mancini’s men into a 2-0 lead before Romelu Lukaku pulled one back for Belgium from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time.
      De Bruyne added: “They had more possession and the ball didn’t go in for us, which is a shame. Getting eliminated is always a disappointment.

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      “It was a difficult tournament for us, we suffered many injuries. We fought until the end.
      “Italy were better than us in the first half, but in the second we created more chances. We could have got it to 2-2 but we didn’t.
      “We lost against a top-notch team. We’ll try to win next time, at the World Cup, but first I have to recover physically.
      “I’ve had too many (injury) problems in the last few years but I’ve always tried to give everything for the team.”
      De Bruyne was not the only player to end the night in pain.

      Italy’s exciting left-back Leonardo Spinazzola, one of the standout performers for the Azzurri in this tournament, was stretchered off after tearing his Achilles tendon in a devastating blow for him and the team.
      One of Mancini’s backroom coaching staff also required medical attention after appearing to sustain a facial injury in the dugout.
      But on a lighter note, Ciro Immobile made a heroic recovery earlier on in the quarter-final clash.
      He went down after slight contact with Jan Vertonghen in the Belgium penalty box and was rolling around in apparent agony.
      That was until team-mate Nicolo Barella blasted in and Immobile jumped up to join in the celebrations.
      Leonardo Spinazzola’s Euros are over after suffering a torn Achilles tendonCredit: Reuters
      One of the Italy coaches needed treatment after hurting his face during the second half
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      Meet Vlada Sedan – wife of Ukraine star Oleksandr Zinchenko who has rowed with Guardiola and is huge TV star

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      THAT’S why they call it the beautiful game.Stunning Vlada Sedan clearly sets pulses racing when she’s interviewing the planet’s best footballers.
      Vlada Sedan is the stunning Wag of Man City star Zinchenko
      Sedan is a Ukrainian TV presenter
      But the 25-year-old Ukrainian TV reporter has eyes for one man… Man City star Oleksandr Zinchenko.
      The two were married in August 2020, a year after Zinchenko proposed to Sedan inside the 70,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Kiev in front of a heart-shaped display of red roses.
      Zinchenko, 24, confirmed his relationship with Sedan following Ukraine’s 5-0 win over Serbia in June 2019 where he planted a kiss on her cheek.
      And he then embraced his partner after Ukraine beat Portugal 2-1 in October 2019 that secured their Euro 2020 qualification.
      Fans were left wondering whether the two were an item for months before Zinchenko’s public display of affection, though his team-mates were well aware of his relationship.
      It’s easy to see why the Premier League star is so enamoured with the beauty.
      And Sedan took to Instagram last week to announce she is pregnant with the pair to become parents for the first time.
      HIS TEAM-MATES KEPT THE ROMANCE SECRET
      Despite her Instagram page alluding to the fact they were a couple, no-one really knew for sure.
      Well no-one except Zinchenko’s Urkrainian and Man City team-mates, who were in on the secret.
      Sedan regularly shares snaps of herself on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      Gorgeous Sedan is aged 25Credit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      Sedan works as a reporter on Ukraine’s Channel Football 1/2Credit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      Zinchenko couldn’t help but plant a kiss on Sedan after an interview following Ukraine’s Euro 2020 qualificationCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      “Some guys knew about it,” he said on Channel Football 1/2.
      “It was also discussed by my Ukrainian team-mates.” We bet, probably with a hint of jealousy.
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      Sedan reports for Channel Football 1/2, and has interviewed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Andriy Shevchenko.
      But it seems she has ambitions to work alongside Gary Lineker, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer on Match of the Day.
      On a visit Manchester to see her beloved, she popped round to the BBC and posed in front of a snap with the footy presenters.
      Sedan has met and interviewed the best footballers on the planet, including Cristiano RonaldoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      Sedan boasts over 404,000 followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      Sedan has become a regular at the Etihad cheering her beau onCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      Match of the Day viewers would love to see Sedan flaunting her assets on the showCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      And she also went to a City game to cheer on her beau, enjoying a quick meeting with his boss Pep Guardiola.
      PEP TALK
      Sedan hit out at Guardiola following City’s Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon last year.
      She questioned the Spaniard’s tactics as Pep opted to start three centre-backs against the Ligue 1 side.
      Speaking on her YouTube channel, Sedan said: “Perhaps I have no right to say this, perhaps Zinchenko will forbid me. But to put it mildly, and in order not to swear, this is completely Guardiola’s fault.
      “At such a crucial moment, making such an experimental tactic for Man City is a bummer.
      “I have no right to criticise, but why play three central defenders when the players themselves take their heads.
      “I simply have no words, because to have such a line-up… look what players play at Man City, what a bench. Literally few clubs in the world can boast such reserves.”
      Zinchenko interrupted his own wedding day to apologise to fans for comments from himself and his wife after Man City’s Champions League exit
      ZINCHENKO APOLOGY
      The incident left Zinchecho to issue a statement on their WEDDING DAY where he admitted his wife was wrong to slam Guardiola.
      It read: “Although my wife is a journalist, she is also a fan. During the season she was travelling with us for all away and home games because she is a massive City fan.
      “In the video you can see her emotions straight after the game and she gave an opinion like all fans do because she wanted us to do better.
      “We totally understand now that she shouldn’t post it on social media because she is my wife. But she was not trying to make a journalist’s opinion on the manager.
      “She was simply reacting to the disappointment as a fan.
      “I’m writing right now from my wedding and instead of enjoying that unbelievable moment I have to do this because I can’t skip it and leave it like that. I hope you understand.”

      TROUBLE & STRIFE
      Zinchenko revealed in February how Guardiola has not yet forgotten Sedan’s rant.
      Sedan alleged that the Spaniard told her footballer husband that the ‘most important thing is to be liked by your wife’.
      She claimed that Guardiola brought up the incident in response to the Ukraine international making a joke on his 50th birthday.

      “Zina (Zinchenko) is always Zina. Firstly compliments, best wishes, but then there must be a fly in the ointment.
      “Zina told him, ‘already 50, old age’. Kidding in his own style. Pep looked at him and said: ‘Alex, the most important for me is to be liked by your wife and all will be okay’…”
      Sedans presenting skills and good looks have won her plenty of admirers in the football worldCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      Both Zinchenko and Sedan share loved-up pictures on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
      Man City fans will certainly hope to see more of Sedan next seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en

      FAMILY FORTUNES
      Both Zinchenko and his wife announced they will become parents on social media, much to the delight of their followers.
      And Zinchenko dedicated his goal against Cyprus on Monday to his unborn child by placing a ball under his shirt.
      He then shared the snap on Instagram.

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      Watch Euro 2020 with best lagers from quarter-finalist nations

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      WITH England going head to head with Ukraine tonight, there is every chance you are going to need a beer . . .  or two.Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, aka the Thinking Drinkers – the award-winning drinks experts and comedians – have selflessly tackled some of the best lagers from the Euro 2020 quarter-finalist nations. While some will be drowning their sorrows, let’s hope we’ll be raising a glass in celebration.
      Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, aka the Thinking Drinkers, pick the best lagers from Euro 2020 quarter-finalist nationsCredit: Olivia West – The Sun
      Here, they pick their star players. Cheers.

      The Thinking Drinkers are touring their new Pub Quiz Show from this month. See thinkingdrinkers.com.

      Brixton Brewery Cold Harbour Lager
      Brixton Brewery Cold Harbour Lager is a beer for HeroesCredit: CORPORATE
      4.4%, 330ml, £2.20, Ocado: This fresh, crisp and floral pilsner-style lager, which is unfiltered and unpasteurised, is good enough to beat the Germans at their own game. Born in buzzing Brixton, South London – just like David Bowie – it’s a beer for Heroes. Let’s hope so, at least.
      Duvel
      Too many bottles of Duvel could, much like the Belgian midfield, be HazardousCredit: CORPORATE
      8.5%, 330ml, £2, Tesco: It may be smoother than a Kevin De Bruyne through-ball but this awesome iconic Belgian ale also has the strength of Romelu Lukaku. Too many of these could, much like the Belgian midfield, be Hazardous. Widely thought of as the definitive Belgian strong ale. 
      1936 Biere
      1936 Biere is a splendid lager brewed in the least-populated region of SwitzerlandCredit: CORPORATE
      4.7%, 33cl, £2.03, beersofeurope.co.uk: This is a splendid lager brewed in the least-populated region of Switzerland, with more cows than people and where women only got to vote in local elections as recently as 1991. Stammheimer hops is brewed with barley grown 1,650 metres above sea level in the Alps.
      Peroni Nastro Azzurro
      Just like Italy’s strikers approaching the penalty area, Peroni Nastro Azzurro goes down very easilyCredit: CORPORATE
      5.1%, 10 x 330ml, £11, Tesco: Just like their strikers approaching the penalty area, this premium lager from Italy goes down very easily. The crisp and refreshing pale lager is now a regular in our pubs and on supermarket shelves. Italy fans have been enjoying raising a glass to the Azzurri. 
      Alhambra 1925
      Alhambra 1925 is class – like the Spanish team that has won the Euros three timesCredit: CORPORATE
      6.4% 700ml, £4, Tesco: Brewed in Andalucia, this is a classy selection – just like the Spanish team that has won the Euros a record-equalling three times. This full-bodied beer comes with a high-quality reputation and is a crisp quencher – with the cajones to stand toe to toe with spicy tapas. Or crisps. 
      Carlsberg Special Brew
      Raise a glass of Carlsberg Special Brew to battling midfielder Christian EriksenCredit: CORPORATE
      7.5%, 4 x 33cl, £7.50, Sainsbury’s: Raise a glass to battling midfielder Christian Eriksen, the greatest Dane since Scooby-Doo, who is recovering after collapsing on the pitch from a cardiac arrest. This strong brew was originally created for Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
      Pilsner Urquell
      With Pilsner Urquell, no wonder the Czechs drink more beer per person than any other nationCredit: CORPORATE
      4.4%, 6 x 330ml, £6, Tesco: First brewed in 1842, in Pilsen, this is the first-ever pilsner beer and one of the best. No wonder the Czechs drink more beer per person than any other nation in the world. And their spirits were lifted by star striker Patrik Schick’s wonder-goal against Scotland.

      Corona
      As Ukraine’s nickname is the ‘Blue and Yellow’ Corona is a suitably coloured beer label
      4.5%, 12 x 330ml, £10, Sainsbury’s: We couldn’t find a beer from Ukraine, but as the team’s nickname is the “Blue and Yellow” we looked for a suitably coloured beer label: Corona. Come on, at least it’s topical. This sunshine lager gets its wheaty, golden colour from the barley, malt, corn, yeast and hops. It is lightly fruity, with a crisp, refreshing bitterness.
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      England vs Ukraine FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Three Lions’ Euro 2020 quarter-final

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       ENGLAND continue their Euro 2020 run with a quarter-final clash against Ukraine.The Three Lions ended their 55-year major tournament hoodoo against Germany with a 2-0 win over their old rivals to reach the last-eight stage on Tuesday.
      Zinchenko put Ukraine 1-0 up against the Sweden before winning the game 2-1Credit: PA
      Harry Kane scored England’s second in their 2-0 win over GermanyCredit: The Mega Agency
      Ukraine, on the other hand, overcame the slight odds to beat Sweden in extra-time.
      Their Hampden Park clash looked destined for penalties before a 120th-minute winner broke Swede hearts in Glasgow.
      What time does England vs Ukraine kick-off?

      England’s massive quarter-final match-up with Ukraine will kick-off at 8pm UK time on Saturday, July 3.
      The game will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
      There will be a limited number of fans in the stadium because of coronavirus restrictions.
      NO England fans are allowed to travel to Rome for the game.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England’s clash with Ukraine will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage of the clash will begin at 7pm.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      You can also catch the action on the BBC iPlayer.

      Team news
      For England, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are in contention to play again after ending their self-isolation but Gareth Southgate is expected to stick with Luke Shaw on the left.
      Mount hasn’t played since England’s 0-0 draw with Scotland but Southgate looks to have since put his faith in a front three consisting of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka.
      Should Southgate stick with a back three, it could mean another start on the bench for Jack Grealish, who affected the game brilliantly against Germany on Monday.
      Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips are expected to start again but are one yellow card away from missing a potential semi-final.
      Southgate may look to include Jordan Henderson or Jude Bellingham in the midfield instead.

      Odds

      England in 90 mins – 2/5
      Draw – 17/5
      Ukraine in 90 minutes – 8/1
      England to qualify – 1/5
      Ukraine to qualify – 7/2

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      Czech Republic vs Denmark FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for massive Euro 2020 quarter-final

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      DENMARK find themselves a single game away from the semi-finals of Euro 2020 despite losing their first game of the tournament,.The Danes will take on Czech Republic, who shocked Holland in their round of 16 clash last week.
      Patrik Schick scored the second in a 2-0 win over Holland in the last 16Credit: EPA
      Kasper Dolberg scored twice in a 4-0 win over Wales in the last 16Credit: The Mega Agency
      The Czechs finished third in Group D while Denmark came second in theirs.
      The Scandinavian side have played like a team possessed since star player Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch in their opening game loss to Finland.
      What time does Czech Republic vs Denmark kick-off?

      Czech Republic’s clash against Denmark will be kick-off at 5pm UK time on Saturday, July 3.
      The game will be held at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.
      There will be a limited amount of supporters in the stadium because of coronavirus restrictions.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Denmark’s huge quarter-final with Czech Republic will be shown live on ITV 1.
      Coverage of the game will begin at 4.30pm UK time.
      You can live stream the event from the ITV Hub app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet and Smart TV.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available for FREE on ITV 1.
      You can also catch the action on the ITV Hub.

      Team news
      Denmark could look to return to their patented 3-4-3 after coach Kasper Hjulmand tinkered with the system for the win over Wales last week.
      Daniel Wass missed that game with an injury but could be in contention to play, while they also had to make do without Yussuf Poulsen.
      Simon Kjaer left the pitch injured during the Wales clash but is in line to start against the Czechs.
      Jan Boril returns for Jaroslav Silhavy’s side after serving a one-game suspension.
      Captain Vladimir started the Holland win on the bench and could face the same fate for his country’s clash with Denmark.

      Odds

      Czech Republic in 90 mins – 29/10
      Draw – 21/10
      Denmark in 90 mins – 11/10
      Czech Republic to qualify – 31/20
      Denmark to qualify – 1/2

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      Team news, injury updates and latest odds for England vs Ukraine as Harry Kane and Co prepare for Rome battle

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      ENGLAND are stepping up their bid to bring football home after travelling to Rome to take on Ukraine in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.The Three Lions secured a famous 2-0 win over Germany in the last 16 – their first in a tournament knockout stage since the 1966 World Cup Final.
      Gareth Southgate aims to steer England into the Euro 2020 semi-finalsCredit: PA
      Jack Grealish will hope to join Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling in attack against UkraineCredit: AFP
      Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling netted in the historic victory at Wembley with the country beginning to dream again.
      And next up it’s Ukraine in the Italian capital after Andriy Shevchenko’s men beat Sweden in extra time.
      Playing away from home for the first time in the tournament, England will need to be at their best to avoid a shock upset like Iceland in 2016.
      Gareth Southgate has already revealed he was a ‘party pooper’ in the dressing room on Tuesday to stamp out any complacency.
      England’s clash with Ukraine will kick off at 8pm at the Stadio Olimpico – the home stadium for both Roma and Lazio.
      It will be aired on ITV1 – and streamed on the ITV Hub – with a preview starting at 7pm.

      Team news
      England have a clean bill of health tonight but boss Southgate has a number of selection issues to juggle for the quarter-final.
      Jack Grealish shone during his cameo against Germany and will be pushing for only his second start of the tournament.
      Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane are both guaranteed starters so it remains to be seen whether England will revert to the 4-3-3 set-up that they used in the group stages.
      Four players – Harry Maguire, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice and Phil Foden – are also one booking away from suspension.
      The Three Lions shifted to three at the back to match Germany but the formation could be tweaked to accommodate Mason Mount.

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      Mount and Chelsea team-mate Ben Chilwell were forced to quarantine after coming into contact with Billy Gilmour following England’s draw with Scotland on June 18.
      The 22-year-old was available to face Germany but wasn’t risked after missing out on tactical work with the rest of the team during training.
      Mount could now return against Ukraine as the most attacking of a midfield three alongside Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice.
      Yet the latter duo are both one booking away from missing the semi-final meaning Jordan Henderson could come in.

      Ukraine meanwhile will be without striker Artem Besedin after he was ruled OUT of the remainder of the Euros.
      The 25-year-old was the victim of a horror challenge from Marcus Danielson that saw the Swedish defender shown a straight red card.
      Form guide
      Ukraine have won only one of their seven matches against England.
      Their only previous fixture at the Euros was in 2012 when Wayne Rooney scored the only goal at Donetsk’s Donbass Arena and current coach Andriy Shevchenko was a second-half substitute.
      Yet the Blue and Yellows have proved one of the surprise packages of this summer’s tournament.
      Artem Dovbyk’s late header was enough for Ukraine to edge past ten-man Sweden
      Ukraine – who have now reached the last eight for the first time in their history – came through Group C despite two defeats.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko and Co were unlucky to lose 3-2 to the Netherlands before they bounced back with a 2-1 win over North Macedonia.
      A narrow 1-0 defeat to Austria followed but Ukraine stunned Group E winners Sweden on Tuesday.
      It was Artem Dovbyk who broke Swedish hearts deep in extra-time in the last-16 to set up a clash with the Three Lions.
      England are a great team, they have a deep bench, an outstanding coaching staff and we are fully aware how tough this game is going to beAndriy Shevchenko
      Shevchenko said: “England are a great team, they have a deep bench, an outstanding coaching staff and we are fully aware how tough this game is going to be.
      “They are incredibly difficult to score against but their strength shouldn’t scare us.
      “It should motivate us because everything is possible in football as in life and we will play our hearts out to give our fans even more to cheer about.”
      England meanwhile finished top of Group D above Croatia and the Czech Republic after beating both, with a draw against Scotland, before that famos win over Germany.
      Raheem Sterling will be looking to net his fourth goal of the EurosCredit: AFP
      Watch out for…..
      Raheem Sterling. The 26-year-old winger has been England’s leading hope in the tournament so far with three goals.
      And his Manchester City team-mate Zinchenko named him as one of the best in the world.
      He told reporters: “Raheem Sterling is one of the best wingers in the world. Right now he is in amazing form.
      “He is great, he makes the difference. We obviously need to pay attention to him and we will need to try to somehow stop him because he’s on a roll now.”
      If the game is rubbish….
      Vlada Zinchenko – married to City ace Oleksandr – will hope to report on a famous win for Ukraine as one of the country’s most talented reporters.
      Vlada was working on the team’s 5-0 win over Serbia in June 2019 when he planted a kiss on her cheek to confirm their relationship.
      They were again in the spotlight as he helped Ukraine qualify for Euro 2020 a few months later, hugging on air.
      And Oleksandr proposed with a heartfelt display of roses inside the national team’s 70,000-capacity Kiev stadium before their big day last year.
      Ukraine have a brigade of Wags backing them to the hilt at Euro 2020
      Vlada Zinchenko is one of the country’s most talented reporters
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