England 2-0 Ukraine: England also won the second game in the European Championship qualification. Ukraine was already beaten at Wembley after the first half on Sunday.
Kane and Saka live up to their status against Ukraine
Harry Kane was in the limelight beforehand after his historic performance against Italy. The converted penalty had been decisive not only for the victory over the Azzurri, but also for Wayne Rooney as England’s all-time top goalscorer.
The golden boot awarded at Wembley on Sunday underlined his status in Naples. Kane lived up to that status against Ukraine. After coming close a few times, it was a hit in the 37th minute. After a cross from Bukayo Saka, the Tottenham Hotspur striker pushed the ball into the Ukrainian goal; 1-0.
Three minutes later, the declarant of the opening goal increased the margin with a great goal. Saka turned pretty free and then curled the ball into the far corner. It was a confirmation of his strong season, in which the Arsenal striker was directly involved in 23 goals in 34 appearances for club and country.
The two English highlights turned out to be the basis for the second consecutive victory in the European Championship qualifying series. Where it was still biting nails for The Three Lions in Naples, the victory over Ukraine was not in danger. Gareth Southgate’s team controlled the game after the break and recorded the second victory in qualifying for the European Championship in 2024 without any problems.
Outstanding Madueke makes a big impression: national coach lists four qualities
Noni Madueke was the star of the show for England U-21 on Saturday. The former PSV player graced his raid against Young France with a goal and two assists (4-0). National coach Lee Carsley loved the performance of Madueke, who was named Man of the Match.
The French promises held out before the break in the King Power Stadium of Leicester City, but still fell hard in the second half. That was largely due to Madueke, who had it on his hips. “He came in excellently,” Carsley told the BBC. “It was very nice to see him score a goal and provide two assists.”
The national coach of Young England believes that Chelsea has won a diamond in the rough. “I think his style of play fits very well in the Premier League. He is exciting, fast, direct and very versatile. But we must not forget that he is still young. He will need time, game minutes, the chance to improve his game. But the potential is there,” he added.
Madueke made the switch from PSV to The Blues during the winter transfer window. This transfer involves an amount that is approaching forty million euros. The 21-year-old attacker has played four games for his new employer so far, but is still waiting for his first goal and assist.
