No need for nerves this time! England should have far too much for Ukraine and can DOUBLE their Euro 2020 goal tally in Rome as ALL of Sportsmail’s experts, including CHRIS SUTTON and STEPH HOUGHTON, back Three Lions to book their place in the semi-final
England’s path to the Euro 2020 final looks to be a clear one – but Gareth Southgate’s men know their journey to the Wembley showpiece will be anything but easy as they bid to down Ukraine in the quarter-finals.
The Three Lions travel to Rome to face off against Andriy Shevchenko’s side knowing victory will send them back to home soil for a semi-final clash against either the Czech Republic or Denmark. The team enjoyed a momentous 2-0 win over Germany in the last-16 but now must regroup and focus on getting the job done in Italy.
Ahead of a crucial clash that could define England’s legacy, Sportsmail‘s experts, including columnists Steph Houghton and Chris Sutton, have given their predictions for how the match will unfold.
England are hoping to continue their surge at Euro 2020 with a quarter-final win over Ukraine
CHRIS SUTTON
I’m backing England to double their goal tally for the tournament on Saturday night.
They’ve got the players to hurt Ukraine and Harry Kane is ready for more after ending his drought.
I want to see England really go for it and make this a comprehensive win rather than a nervy victory.
PREDICTION: 4-0 to England
Harry Kane is ready for more goals after breaking his tournament drought against Germany
MIKE KEEGAN
Another nervous night awaits. Patience will be needed but another clean sheet and precious win will take England to the semis.
PREDICTION: 1-0 TO ENGLAND
STEPH HOUGHTON
There is a lot going for England around this one. Ukraine played for 120 minutes on Tuesday and they will feel that.
England’s squad is deep and we aren’t hearing of any injuries in the camp, which is huge.
Confidence will have been boosted massively by the win over Germany and our quality should take us through.
PREDICTION: 2-0 to ENGLAND
Confidence will be sky high in the England camp and should have fresher legs than Ukraine
MATT HUGHES
England rarely make life straightforward for themselves, but have the players, game-plan and renewed self-belief to ease into the semi-finals.
PREDICTION: 2-0 TO ENGLAND
