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Razvan Marin equalises through a penalty goal! Romania 1-1 Slovakia

Ukraine with some nice passing, eventually the ball finds Sudakov, whose shot is saved by Casteels!

De Bruyne with a clever effort from the free-kick, as he whipped a shot aimed at the near post, but it goes just wide.

Free-kick for Belgium in a decent position here.

Svatok fouling Lukaku and letting him know it's going to be tough.

Mykolenko whips in a cross, but Yaremchuk gets a header which goes over the bar.

Ukraine break but Dovbyk passes back to Sudakov who skies his first time shot. Dovbyk should have passed to Yaremchuk instead there.

Duda scores with a lovely header to give Slovakia the lead! Slovakia 1-0 Romania

GK: Trubin (AGE: 22) RB: Tymchyk (AGE: 27) - CB: Zabarnyi (AGE: 21)- CB: Svatok (AGE: 29) -CB: Matviyenko (AGE: 28) - LB: Mykolenko (AGE: 25) DM: Brazhko (AGE: 22) MF: Shaparenko (AGE: 25) --------- MF: Sudakov (AGE: 21) ST: Yaremchuk (AGE: 28) ----- ST: Dovbyk (AGE: 26) This is the Ukrainian team today, with their ages in brackets. They youngest team to play at these Euros.

Ukraine break again, but Dovbyk's shot goes wide of the post!

Yaremchuk with a shot from outside the area is saved by Casteels.

Ratiu has a shot and forces an excellent save from Dubravka!

It would be a good game, but lets wait for Ukraine to get there first. There are a lot of possible permutations in this group.

Ukraine are pressing early, just as they did in that great 2nd half against Slovakia.

Yaremchuk earns an early corner for Ukraine.

I think this is Ukraine's youngest team yet and definitely the youngest team to start at these Euros. All the starting 11 are in their 20's, several in their early 20's.

Thanks Tommy, going to need it. Well contrary to most reports, the manager has indeed gone for 3 centre-backs and changed the formation from Ukraine's other matches in this tournament. I wanted him to play with this formation, because it has been very affective in the past. However, Rebrov has dropped Mudryk, Zinchenko and Yarmolenko and benched them. While Tsyhankov is not even on the bench, meaning he will play no part in this match as he is still not fit to play. There are rumours that Mudryk might be injured as well. So it's Trubin as keeper, with Tymchyk at right-back, Mykolenko at left-back and then a 3 man central defence of Zabarnyi, Svatok and Matviyenko. In front of them, there's a 3 man midfield of Brazhko, who will be the holding midfielder, while alongside him, Shaparenko and Sudakov will play the more creative roles in midfield. Moreover, Rebrov has gone for a 2 man attack, with Dovbyk being partnered by the hero of the last match, Yaremchuk! GK: Trubin RB: Tymchyk - CB: Zabarnyi - CB: Svatok -CB: Matviyenko - LB: Mykolenko DM: Brazhko MF: Shaparenko --------- MF: Sudakov ST: Yaremchuk ----- ST: Dovbyk It's a blow if Mudryk was dropped because of an injury, it was bad enough Tsyhankov being out with an injury. But Ukraine will have to make do and hopefully this formation and game-plan works out.

This is a match in which both sides will ensure qualification to the Round of 16, if they draw in this game. Leading to many to speculate that they will both play for the draw. Lets hope this is not the case and that both sides look to win. Slovakia have produced some lovely football during this competition, both in their win over Belgium and in their loss against Ukraine. There seems to be a real cohesiveness in this team and a lot of understanding between the players. Slovakia are likely to start with the same starting 11 that started their previous 2 games at these Euros. In goal, Newcastle United's Dubravka will start once again. His experience is invaluable and he has already produced some great saves in Slovakia's opening 2 games of these Euros. In defence, Hertha Berlin's Pekarik will play at right-back, while at left-back, Feyenoord's much in demand Hancko will start. In central defence, PSG's Skriniar will partner Vavro in a solid partnership. The midfield will include 3 very experienced midfielders in Napoli's Lobotka, Verona's Duda and Kucka. The understanding between these 3 midfielders has meant even the likes of Hamburg's Laszlo Benes, who was arguably the best midfielder in the 2 Bundesliga last season, can't get a start in the team. Even talented players like Verona's Suslov have to settle for a place on the bench. The attack will be headed by Boavista's centre-forward Bozenik. Schranz, who has scored both of Slovakia's goals at these Euros, will start on the right-wing. While, the really impressive Haraslin will play on the left-wing. Slovakia: GK: Dubravka - RB: Pekarik, CB: Skriniar, CB: Vavro, LB: Hancko - MF: Lobotka, MF: Duda, MF: Kucka - RW: Schranz, LW: Haraslin -CF: Bozenik For Romania, they will play with experienced keeper Nita in goal. Bancu will play at left-back, while Ratiu will play at right-back. Tottenham's Dragusin will play at centre-back alongside Burca. In midfield, the holding midfielder will once again be Empoli's Razvan Marin, alongside Marius Marin. The attacking midfield position and the play-making responsibilities will once again fall to the experienced Stanciu. However, Romania have decided to make changes to their wingers in this game, as Florinel Coman starts on the left-wing instead of Parma's Mihaila, while on the right-wing, Alaves's Ianis Hagi starts ahead of the other Parma winger, Dennis Man. The centre-forward position goes once again to Dragus, who will have the responsibility of leading the line for Romania. Romania: GK: Nita - RB: Ratiu, CB: Dragusin, CB: Burca, LB: Bancu - DM: Razvan Marin, DM: Marius Marin, AM: Stanciu - RW: Hagi, LW: Coman - CF: Dragus This should be an interesting match, one in which we hope that both teams look to win.

Well this is going to be a huge match for Ukraine against one of the strongest teams at the Euros in terms of star names they have in their team. Ukraine preferably need a win to ensure qualification, but stopping Belgium's fire power is going to be a huge challenge. I was thinking that maybe Ukraine could start this game by playing with 3 central defenders(has worked very well in the past for them) and look to counter Belgium with Ukraine's fast paced players such as Mudryk and Sudakov. However, after listening to Rebrov at Ukraine's press conference, he talking like he wants Ukraine to attack Belgium. So that would suggest that he is going to stick with 2 central defenders. On the team news front for Ukraine, the good news is that it is being reported that Mykolenko is now fit to start for Ukraine, after he has recovered from his injury. That will be a big boost for Ukraine as it will strengthen that left-back position, particularly defensively. It is being suggested that Zinchenko, who deputised for Mykolenko in Ukraine's first 2 matches at left-back, will be moved to his preferred position of central midfield. Who he will replace in the midfield position is the question, as both Brazhko and Shaparenko, who played in the midfield positions against Slovakia, both performed very well in that match. But the odds are that it is the younger Brazhko who will have to give way. Because there is no way that Rebrov will drop Shaparenko after his man of the match performance against Slovakia, where he scored a goal and assisted Ukraine's 2nd goal. Unfortunately for Ukraine, Girona winger Tsyhankov, who missed Ukraine's win over Slovakia due to injury, looks likely to not be fully fit to start this game either. Which is a shame, because he has become a key player for Ukraine and Girona in recent years. Hopefully he will be fit enough to at least come off of the bench, to help influence the game late on, if need be. So Ukraine are likely to start with Trubin as their 1st choice goalkeeper. Trubin was excellent against Slovakia, while Lunin didn't have his best game against Romania. So Trubin has kind of earned his place as Ukraine's number 1 keeper at these Euros. In defence, most reports are saying that Rebrov is going to stick with a back 4, with 2 central defenders. So in central defence, it will be Zabarnyi and Matviyenko once again, who marshal the back line. At right-back, Tymchyk is likely to keep his position, as he had a good game against Slovakia, where he even hit the post for Ukraine in that game. Tymchyk will have the job of trying to keep Arsenal's Trossard quite. At left-back, Ukraine will hail the return of Mykolenko. His defensive presence was definitely missed in Ukraine's games so far at these Euros. But on his return to the starting line-up, Mykolenko will have the unenviable task of stopping Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku. In midfield for Ukraine, I actually think that Rebrov could drop Zinchenko and start the young defensive midfielder Brazhko once again. Brazhko is a tough tackling midfielder who has a high work-rate, someone Ukraine will need, if they are to stop De Bruyne in this match. I think that Brazhko is stronger and a better ball winner than Zinchenko and for this reason, I think Rebrov will start Brazhko. Shaparenko, man of the match against Slovakia, will start alongside Brazhko. Shaparenko cannot be dropped, as he played excellently against Slovakia. In attacking midfield, Sudakov will start once again. Sudakov has shown flashes of brilliance, but he's not done enough for Ukraine so far in this competition. Ukrainian fans will be looking for him to stamp his mark and have a big impact soon. On the wings, Mudryk is an obvious starter on the left-flank. His pace and dribbling skills could be vital for Ukraine. While on the right-wing, due to the fitness issues of Tsyhankov, the experienced Yarmolenko is likely to start once again. As well as his ability on the field, Yarmolenko offers leadership qualities, that Ukraine are in need of. In attack, despite Yaremchuk's excellent performances of coming off the bench and scoring vital goals(Like he did against Slovakia and the play-off match against Bosnia), I think Rebrov will stick with the La Liga's top scorer, Dovbyk. So I am going to make an educated guess and say Ukraine's starting line-up against Belgium will be the following: Ukraine: GK: Trubin - RB: Tymchyk, CB: Zabarnyi, CB: Matviyenko, LB: Mykolenko - CM: Brazhko, CM: Shaparenko, AM: Sudakov -RW: Yarmolenko, LW: Mudryk - CF: Dovbyk For Belgium, they are likely to start with Wolfsburg keeper Casteels in goal. While in defence, Fulham's Castagne is likely to start at right-back. At left-back, Theate of Rennes, is likely to start ahead of Carrasco. In central defence, the experienced Vertonghen is likely to partner Leicester City's Faes in central defence. In midfield, the holding midfield positions are likely to go to Aston Villa's Tielemans and Everton's Onana. In attacking midfield, the play-making role will obviously go to the world class Kevin De Bruyne. On the wings, Arsenal's Trossard will start on the left-wing, while Manchester City's Doku, will start on the right-wing. The centre-forward role will be the responsibility of Lukaku once again, as the manager prefers him over RB Leipzig's Openda in that position. Belgium: GK: Casteels - RB: Castagne, CB: Vertonghen, CB: Faes, LB: Theate - CM: Tielemans, CM: Onana, AM: De Bruyne - RW: Doku, LW: Trossard - CF: Lukaku This will be a very tough game for Ukraine, given that they really need the win to definitely ensure that they advance. It will be one heck of a game for Ukraine against Belgium in Stuttgart. Interestingly, there will be an English referee officiating in this match involving Ukraine once again. Michael Oliver of England was the referee in Ukraine's win over Slovakia. While today, it will be another English referee, Anthony Taylor, who will referee this Ukraine v Belgium match. All in all, this match should be an exciting game, as both sides really need the win to secure their place in the Round of 16.

He has mainly played as a central player, but he has also played on the wing for both club and country. So the point I was making is that he can play as winger, as he has played there many times before, even though he has mainly been used centrally. It's not like I am comparing a central defender with a centre forward. Trent is definitely not a natural 6 and I think we have plenty of better options in that position. That's why I suggested it was a wacky idea. I'd start Gallagher(even though he also wasn't great yesterday) and Mainoo over Trent in that position any day of the week. I am not a fan of shoe-horning players into positions that aren't their natural positions.

I have no idea mate, sorry.

Have you seen Palmer play on the wing, I have and he's done very well there when he's played in that position. Trent is not a natural 6, that was Southgate coming up with some wacky idea playing him there and it has evidently failed.

Cole Palmer can play as a winger.

You could say that England's good defending had a hand in that. In any-case, we will see the cream rise to the top in the knock-out stages. We will be able to tell more during that stage. At the group stage, it's been Spain and Germany who have been the stand-out teams for me, then maybe Portugal(although they did have a relatively easy group).

They have Sesko up-front for them mate, whom half of the top European clubs are after. He is a top class player.