Tactical Analysis: England vs. Ukraine

Gareth Southgate stood in awe of the excellence that was on show in Rome for the quarter-final tie against Ukraine. The culmination of steel and flair was on show for all to see in the Italian capital, and the English ascendancy was dominant throughout the match.

It took less than 5 minutes for England to break the deadlock with Harry Kane silencing his doubters on the receiving end of a brilliant through ball from man of the moment Raheem Sterling. England, up with a 1-0 lead saw their way to halftime with ease and fully in control. However, a 1-goal lead has proved to be deceptive particularly in this tournament, and the Three Lions came out firing for the second half.

Tactical Preview: England vs. Ukraine

Less than 2 minutes into the second half, Harry Maguire headed in a precise free-kick, and just 4 minutes later Harry Kane, similar to his namesake, scored in a header past an uninspired Heorhiy Bushchan. Both goals assisted by Luke Shaw, whose turn in form of the last 18 months has proved how form is definitely temporary and class is permanent.