
<p>England made it two wins out of two as they beat Ukraine 2-0 in Euro 2024 Qualifying Group C. </p>



<p>Following their 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2018/07/13/three-lions-football-song-tops-uk-charts-despite-england-defeat/">Three Lions</a> made light work of the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11904265/England-Ukraine-players-come-visitors-flag-send-message-peace.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ukrainians</a> at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">8 – Aged 21 years and 202 days, Bukayo Saka has scored eight goals for <a href="https://twitter.com/England?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@England</a>; only Dixie Dean (16), Jimmy Greaves (16), Wayne Rooney (12) and Michael Owen (10) have scored more goals for the Three Lions as of Saka&apos;s current age. Winger. <a href="https://t.co/h2tB7WbTGi">pic.twitter.com/h2tB7WbTGi</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1640038351301496833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<h5>Kane extends the scoring record</h5>



<p>Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 37<sup>th</sup> minute when Bukayo Saka found the Tottenham Hotspur striker at the back post who duly scored his <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/kane-breaks-scoring-record-in-englands-historic-win-at-italy-20230323-WST-424851.html">55<sup>th</sup> goal for his </a>country. </p>



<p>Kane had earlier become England’s top scorer during the encounter against Italy, and was honored with a golden boot at kickoff.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Harry Kane gets his Golden Boot after becoming England&apos;s top goalscorer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://t.co/ttSaSxNVwX">pic.twitter.com/ttSaSxNVwX</a></p>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1640021358628225026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p>Saka doubled the lead three minutes later with a thundering effort right from the edge of the box to double England’s lead on the day. Ukraine carved out few clear-cut opportunities as Gareth Southgate’s team enjoyed themselves.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You can only admire brilliance when it comes in the form of a finish from Bukayo Saka 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://t.co/meu2FmLix2">pic.twitter.com/meu2FmLix2</a></p>— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1640032858701021186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p>James Maddison could have made it 3-0 for the hosts in the 51<sup>st</sup> minute after some lovely interplay but the Leicester City midfielder smashed his effort over the bar. </p>



<p>With Phil Foden ruled out due to injury, Maddison showed why he would have a stake in the starting eleven with a professional performance.</p>



<p>The visitors did enjoy a spell of decent possession midway in the second half but were once again threadbare upfront, hardly troubling Jordan Pickford in the England goal. </p>



<h5>Debut for Ivan Toney</h5>



<p>Ivan Toney came on as a substitute in the 81st minute to make his England debut as the hosts held on to their 2-0 lead at the full-time whistle. Toney became the first Brentford player to play for England since 1939.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ivan Toney is the first Brentford player to play for England since 1939.<br><br>Well deserved 👏 <a href="https://t.co/0PgUB4r8OY">pic.twitter.com/0PgUB4r8OY</a></p>— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNUK/status/1640048838651129859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p>Jude Bellingham, who once again shone in the middle said of the victory, It was important that we followed up a really good result in Italy with another win tonight. </p>



<p>When you do that it feels rewarding, because it’s a short camp, short turnaround, and you have to take in information really quickly. The boys did that well.”</p>



<p><em>Photo: IMAGO / </em>PA Images</p>


Saka and Kane help England breeze past Ukraine - World Soccer Talk

Saka and Kane help England breeze past Ukraine


<p>England beat <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/italy-national-team-tv-schedule/">Italy</a> Thursday night in Naples to begin the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/uefa-european-championship-tv-schedule/">2024 Euro qualifiers</a>. The Three Lions recorded their first victory in Italy since 1961. It was also the first loss by the hosts in the Euro qualifying process on home soil since 1999. Thursday’s matchup would be filled with plenty of talking points.</p>



<p>The visitors endured an early Italian onslaught inside the first 10 minutes of the match. Italy had some decent possession and opportunities inside this timeframe, but couldn’t put Jordan Pickford under pressure. West Ham midfielder Declan Rice would, however, capitalize on his early chance in the game.</p>



<h2>England grab scrappy goal to get things started</h2>



<p>Jude Bellingham had a great strike saved well by Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 12th minute of the match. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/psg-tv-schedule/">Paris Saint-Germain</a> keeper was able to get his fingertips on the ball and send it over the crossbar. Nevertheless, Rice would score on the ensuing corner kick.</p>



<p>The midfielder latched on to a loose ball inside the box and fired a neat finish into the ground and passed Donnarumma. Harry Kane initially had the scoring opportunity, but his shot was blocked by an Italian defensemen. The ball then fell straight to Rice who wouldn’t miss from there.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HE&apos;S DONE IT! 👏<br><br>Harry Kane has now scored more goals for England than any other player in men&apos;s national team&apos;s history, breaking Wayne Rooney&apos;s record (54) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://t.co/SpTBZcspti">pic.twitter.com/SpTBZcspti</a></p>— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1639002210981023745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/england-national-team-tv-schedule/">England</a> doubled their lead just a few minutes away from halftime. The visitors were awarded a penalty in the 43rd minute when Gionvanni Di Lorenzo handled the ball inside the box. Kane and the defender both attempted to contest a header, but the ball struck Di Lorenzo’s outstretched arm instead.</p>



<p>Kane eventually converted the spot kick to make it 2-0 in the match and also jumped passed Wayne Rooney as England’s highest ever scorer. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tottenham-tv-schedule/">Tottenham Hotspur</a> striker now has a record 54 career senior goals for the Three Lions.</p>



<h2>Italy England Euro 2024 qualifiers features hosts fighting back in second half</h2>



<p>The second half started much like the first. Italy dominated possession in the opening 10 minutes of the period. However, the hosts would actually score this time. Marco Verratti started the move by finding a wide open Lorenzo Pellegrini going towards England’s goal. The attacker smartly found Mateo Retegui near the box and the striker slotted passed a diving Pickford. It was the forward’s first goal in his debut for Italy.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">IN HIS DEBUT NO LESS 🇮🇹<br><br>Mateo Retegui pulls one back for <a href="https://twitter.com/Azzurri_En?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Azzurri_En</a> 👀 <a href="https://t.co/u2DlnIzb2g">pic.twitter.com/u2DlnIzb2g</a></p>— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1639010097115582465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p>While Italy fell off quite a bit after a strong start to the match, they stayed on top in the second half. The hosts completely flipped the possession statistic in the first 20 minutes of the final period. Following a resilient start to the half, Italy also had an extra man advantage as well. England full back Luke Shaw received two yellow cards within a three-minute span to get sent off in the 80th minute.</p>



<p>Despite the man advantage, Italy couldn’t quite break down the stingy England defense to level the scoreline. The match finished 2-1 to the visitors. Italy will try to bounce back in the qualifying process on Sunday when they travel to face Malta. England, on the other hand, are set to host Ukraine at Wembley on the same day. </p>


England beat Italy to begin the Euro 2024 qualifying process. It was the first time that the Three Lions recored a victory in Italy since 1961.

ALL POSTS TAGGED "euro 2024 qualifiers"

England

Saka and Kane help England breeze past Ukraine

England

Kane breaks scoring record in England's historic win at Italy