England beat Ukraine with objectives from Kane and Saka

England stored up their profitable begin in Euro 2024 qualifying with a snug win over Ukraine at Wembley.

England struggled to construct any momentum till file scorer Harry Kane hit Bukayo Saka’s cross on the far publish eight minutes earlier than half-time to make it 55 worldwide objectives.

The second got here three minutes later and Sarah Saka had the job all his personal, with the Arsenal winger breaking away from his man on the sting of the realm and driving a shocking effort into the highest nook, simply past the attain of Anatoly Trubin.

Leicester City’s James Maddison made a effective impression on his first England debut, whereas Brentford’s Ivan Toney received his first cap as a late substitute, captain Kane main the way in which as soon as the Ukrainian comeback was no critical risk .

saka a particular expertise

Saka is a part of the England youth era that Southgate hopes will turn out to be a key element of their Euro 2024 marketing campaign to lastly declare a serious trophy – and what a expertise he’s.

Saka has been excellent as Arsenal lead the Premier League desk and after a effective World Cup in Qatar he has merely carried on the shape he has been displaying all through the season.

He was a continuing risk down the proper aspect of England and the 21-year-old solely confirmed what he’s displaying on an virtually weekly foundation, specifically that he has a brilliant future forward of him.

Saka’s cross ripped open a well-organised Ukraine protection for Kane to set England on his means earlier than producing an excellent piece of particular person ability to successfully finish the competition.

Ideal begin for England

England supervisor Southgate could not have requested for a greater begin to these qualifiers as arguably their two extra Test fixtures have resulted in most factors.

And he will probably be happy with components of England’s performances in each video games, notably the primary half towards Italy in Naples and the way in which they completed the sport with a minimal of fuss.

England are favorites to qualify on the prime of their group and safe a spot on the Euros in Germany, the place they are going to be a part of as possible winners, and these opening two video games have actually justified that place.

They survived a poor second half in Italy and a poor first half right here however the finish consequence actually counts as a job properly achieved.

participant of the match

OfBukayo Saka

ukraine

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