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ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO hopes unfancied Ukraine can repeat the Euros feat he achieved as a player against Sweden nine years ago. In 2012 the then Dynamo Kyiv striker inspired his side to come back from 1-0 down to beat the Scandinavians 2-1 in a thrilling group stage clash. 
Andriy Shevchenko says Ukraine ‘have nothing to lose’ against SwedenCredit: Getty
Emil Fosberg is reported to be fit and available for SwedenCredit: AP
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Shevchenko’s aces – currently the 24th best team in the world – have lost seven of their last eight games played at the tournament.
Tonight they will face a defensively tough Sweden side – who finished top of their group conceding only twice in their three opening Euros matches. 
The clash will kick-off at 8pm tonight at the Hampden Park home of Scotland with a quarter-final duel with England or Germany at stake.
And the game is available to watch from 8pm onwards on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer. 
What’s the form?
Janne Andersson’s players have lost just two of their past 10 international games
Those losses were 3-0 and 4-2 Nations League defeats to Portugal and France in October and November 2020. 
And this evening’s clash will be only the third time Sweden have reached the knockout stages of the Euros with the Netherlands dispatching them at the quarter-finals of the 2004 edition. 

Meanwhile, a win against North Macedonia for Ukraine was enough to see the Blue and Yellows reach the last-16 after finishing third in their group behind the Netherlands and Austria. 
And Shevchenko’s men will hope for an improved defensive display against the Swedes with the team having conceded five goals in their group stage matches. 
However Andersson says Sweden will not be taking their opponents lightly, particularly in terms of their transition play. 
He said: “They are a good team; they know how to switch from defence to attack.
“They looked worn out against Austria, but like us they’ve had some rest – even more actually.”

Who’s in and who’s out 

Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski will be targeting a place in Sweden’s starting 11 after registering notching up two assists during his substitute appearance against Poland. 
Forward Emil Fosberg is reported to be fit and available after missing training on Saturday. 
And Marcus Berg could be set to make his return to Sweden’s front line alongside Real Sociedad starlet Alexander Isak, with Robin Quaison likely to return to the bench. 
 Meanwhile, Viktor Tsyhankov and Oleksandr Zubkov are both reportedly struggling with calf issues which could leave Ukraine depleted on the left side of their attack. 
Shevchenko said: “We have travelled a long way to be here. We have achieved the result we wanted and have nothing to lose now.
“Everything else will be a big bonus for us. I think we played a good group stage.
“We played well against the Dutch and we put in a good performance against North Macedonia. Austria were very strong opponents.
“But Sweden are well prepared tactically and have good individual players.”
Oleksandr Zubkov could be set to miss Ukraine’s last-16 clash with Sweden due to calf problemsCredit: Getty
Watch out for…….
Alexander Isak. The rising LaLiga starlet, whose parents hail from East African nation Eritrea, has been making waves in Sweden’s attack. 
And the 6ft 4in forward’s performances have reportedly seen him emerge as a £60million Arsenal target. 
His tournament highlights included setting up a quality chance for Marcus Berg to net against Spain only for the forward to somehow miss the sitter.
Isak, 21, has enjoyed a fine season up top for Real Sociedad netting 17 goals in 34 LaLiga appearances for the club. 
Alexander Isak has impressed for Sweden in the EurosCredit: AFP

If the game is rubbish….
Vlada Sedan will be backing Ukraine and her husband Oleksandr Zinchenko to reach the Euros quarter-finals. 
The TV sports reporter, 25 married Man City player Zinchenko last year, 
The Etihad star popped the question on the pitch of Olympic Stadium in Kiev following Ukraine’s qualification for the Euros.
Vlada Sedan, TV reporter and wife of Ukraine ace Oleksandr ZinchenkoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
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FRANCE’S quest to add a Euros crown to their 2018 World Cup trophy continues with a potential banana skin against Switzerland.If Les Bleus dispatch their neighbours a quarter-final duel with Croatia or Spain will be next.
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Karim Benzema and France hope to win the Euros following the country’s 2018 World Cup winCredit: EPA
Xherdan Shaqiri hopes to add to his tally of three goals at this year’s EurosCredit: Getty – Pool
Tonight’s clash will be the two teams’ fifth meeting in a major competition with the rivals having played each other twice in the European Championship and World Cup. 

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But the game at Romania’s National Arena will be their first in the knockout round of a top football tournament. 
The last-16 clash between France and Vladimir Petkovic’s Swiss aces will kick-off at 8pm 
And fans can watch the game on ITV1 following the channel’s of Croatia’s clash with Spain.  
What’s the form?
France and Switzerland have played each other on 38 occasions with the last Euros encounter between the sides ending 0-0. 
The World Cup winners have gone unbeaten in their last seven meetings with their opponents although four of their last five games have ended in draws. 
Petkovic’s side, skippered by Granit Xhaka, 28, finished third in Group A following a draw with Wales, a loss to Italy and a win against Turkey.  
Granit Xhaka and Switzerland will play France for the first time in the knockout phase of a major tournamentCredit: EPA
And Didier Deschamps’ players topped their group without losing a game following.
Their results include a win against Germany and two draws including a shock score draw against plucky minnows Hungary. 
And their final group stage game saw Karim Benzema, 33, finally score on his return from a lengthy international exile with a brace against Portugal. 

Who’s in and who’s out 
France are enduring a crisis with injuries with Ousmane Dembele out for the rest of the competition. 
And the team are sweating on the fitness of Lucas Digne, 27, after the Everton left-back was forced to withdraw from his side’s clash with Portugal due to a thigh-strain. 
Deschamps may have to turn to Adrien Rabiot, 26, as an emergency full-back alternative to Digne if Lucas Hernandez fails to recover from a knee injury.  
Adrien Rabiot may be called upon to play as a full-back for France against SwitzerlandCredit: Getty
However PSG star Rabiot has been contending with an ankle problem. 
And it remains to be seen if Marcus Thuram, 23, and Thomas Lemar, 25, will be available with both picking up knocks in training ahead of this evening’s game. 
It is reported Thuram hurt his thigh while Lemar suffered a leg injury. 
Meanwhile, Switzerland reportedly have no injury or suspension worries with defender Ricardo Rodgriguez claiming the Red Crosses are fit and ready to go.
Anything can happen in a tournament. We are fit and ready. We have to be compact in defence and use our few chances. We know the French have a fantastic bench. We will give it all we have. We have already practised penalties and almost everyone scored.Ricardo Rodriguez – Switzerland full-back

Watch out for…….
Xherdan Shaqiri becoming Switzerland’s highest scorer at the Euros. 
The Liverpool winger’s brace against Turkey saw him equal Hakan Yakin’s record of three goals at a European Championship – the all-time record for a Switzerland player. 
And Kylian Mbappe who was prolific for PSG last term – netting 27 Ligue 1 goals in 31 games – will hope to open his Euros scoring account tonight.
Xherdan Shaqiri is hoping to become Switzerland highest ever scorer at a European ChampionshipCredit: Pro Sports Images

If the game is rubbish….
Leonita Lekaj will no doubt be cheering on her husband Granit Xhaka just as she did during Switzerland’s run in the 2016 Euros. 
The 29-year-old model and the Arsenal midfielder have been together six years and have two children. 
Granit Xhaka’s wife Leonita Lekaj
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