"We are winning 2024 Euros", "Saka is an absolute joke" - Twitter explodes as England cruise to Ukraine win in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier

England sailed to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ukraine in their second Group C UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday (March 26). Gareth Southgate's men are in superb form and notched up the home win after a 2-1 victory over Italy in Naples.

Three Lions' skipper Harry Kane scored yet again to take his tally for his national team to 55 goals after he became the Three Lions' all-time top goalscorer against Italy. His goal arrived in the 37th minute as he pounced on a brilliant cross from the lively Bukayo Saka.

The Arsenal winger got a goal of his own in the 40th minute and it was one to savour. The young forward cut inside onto his left foot outside the box and sent a fierce shot past Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.

Ukraine put in an admirable first-half performance, particularly marking Declan Rice out of proceedings. However, Southgate's side showed their talent, and they were a threat every time they were on the attack.

The Three Lions were dominant and controlled proceedings in the second half. Southgate made the most of England's control by handing an international debut to Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who came on in the 81st minute.

Conor Gallagher nearly grabbed England's third in the 86th minute when Jack Grealish glided into the Ukrainian box. His short pass fell to the Chelsea midfielder but Trubin made a good stop to deny him. Harry Maguire went close with a header from the resulting corner. Maguire was given another opportunity in the 90+1st minute and should have done much better with his header.

Grealish was excellent in the seven-minute spell he was afforded when brought on by Southgate in the 86th minute. He was prevented from scoring his third international goal by Trubin in the 90+2nd minute.

It needn't matter as England got the job done and kept their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign perfect. They are in pole position at the top of Group C and aren't back in action until June for encounters with Malta and North Macedonia.

Here's how Twitter reacted to the Three Lions' easy victory over Ukraine:

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@433

England's perfect start

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England's perfect start 👊 https://t.co/iwSooIVX30

HLTCO

@HLTCO

Bukayo Saka is an absolute joke of a talent for just 21 years old. His decision making, technique and general understanding of his role out on the right is astounding given his relative inexperience.

It’s scary to think how good he’s going to be in a few years.

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Bukayo Saka is an absolute joke of a talent for just 21 years old. His decision making, technique and general understanding of his role out on the right is astounding given his relative inexperience.

It’s scary to think how good he’s going to be in a few years. https://t.co/XqlnRlhMhc

Mod

@CFCMod_

Name me a better right winger in the world than Saka right now, I promise you cannot, incredible footballer.

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Name me a better right winger in the world than Saka right now, I promise you cannot, incredible footballer.

EuroFoot

@eurofootcom

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A goal + assist for Bukayo Saka 3 minutes apart for England vs Ukraine!

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌟 A goal + assist for Bukayo Saka 3 minutes apart for England vs Ukraine! https://t.co/sr9itIjjds

Trey

@UTDTrey

Bukayo Saka man, why did it have to be Arsenal

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Bukayo Saka man, why did it have to be Arsenal 😭

OptaJoe

@OptaJoe

8 - Aged 21 years and 202 days, Bukayo Saka has scored eight goals for @England; 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's current age. Winger.

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8 - Aged 21 years and 202 days, Bukayo Saka has scored eight goals for @England; 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's current age. Winger. https://t.co/h2tB7WbTGi

Terry Flewers

@terryflewers

Is Saka the best England have had on the right since Beckham?

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Is Saka the best England have had on the right since Beckham?

Squawka Live

@Squawka_Live

Harry Kane has now scored in each of his last 10 European Qualifiers for England:












His 22nd second goal at Wembley and 55th for England give the Three Lions the lead against Ukraine.

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Harry Kane has now scored in each of his last 10 European Qualifiers for England:

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His 22nd second goal at Wembley and 55th for England give the Three Lions the lead against Ukraine. https://t.co/C1MLA71LmB

Simon Stone

@sistoney67

It’s going to be a long time before anyone scores more England goals than Harry Kane. Absolutely superb.

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It’s going to be a long time before anyone scores more England goals than Harry Kane. Absolutely superb.

Gary Lineker 💙💛

@GaryLineker

Yet another goal for @HKane. This time he scored against Ukraine.
His scoring rate is simply insane.
Just as it is at the Lane.

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Yet another goal for @HKane. This time he scored against Ukraine.
His scoring rate is simply insane.
Just as it is at the Lane.

Wayne Barton

@WayneSBarton

Jude Bellingham. Good grief what a player. Has something of Robson in him.

The most ‘Manchester United’ player I’ve seen since Gareth Bale. Hopefully ends up with him actually going to United this time.

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Jude Bellingham. Good grief what a player. Has something of Robson in him.

The most ‘Manchester United’ player I’ve seen since Gareth Bale. Hopefully ends up with him actually going to United this time.

Trey

@UTDTrey

100m Mudryk hooked, flop for Club and Country

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100m Mudryk hooked, flop for Club and Country 😭

JA

@1jardo

Mudryk vs England highlights

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Mudryk vs England highlights https://t.co/iXB95mpevC

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@stadcfc

Mudryk can’t even hack it against a washed Kyle Walker

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Mudryk can’t even hack it against a washed Kyle Walker https://t.co/8NPqEQDfOM

xt_khan

@xuanthuart

Omg, Mudryk's playing so awful. His decision makings are all wrong as if he was an amateur. No pass when needed, no shoot when needed, no dribble when needed.. unbelievable what I have seen until the 50 minutes of England vs Ukraine.

Omg, Mudryk's playing so awful. His decision makings are all wrong as if he was an amateur. No pass when needed, no shoot when needed, no dribble when needed.. unbelievable what I have seen until the 50 minutes of England vs Ukraine. https://t.co/T7Gvxu8yZv

Barstool Football

@StoolFootball

Mykhailo Mudryk vs England by numbers:

61 minutes
0 shots on target
0 fouls won
0 chances created
0 passes into opposition box
4 dispossessions
1/2 dribbles completed
1/8 ground duels won

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Mykhailo Mudryk vs England by numbers:

61 minutes ⏳
0 shots on target ❌
0 fouls won ❌
0 chances created ❌
0 passes into opposition box ❌
4 dispossessions ❌
1/2 dribbles completed 😬
1/8 ground duels won 😬 https://t.co/f3faNht6o6

El Negro Guapo

@JCrouchie23

Look how fluid England are playing with madders pulling the strings (it’s Ukraine I know but still)

Look how fluid England are playing with madders pulling the strings (it’s Ukraine I know but still)

Ace̵̜̭̖̋

@AceCombat__

@TheEuropeanLad That Kane-Saka combo was so sexy. Imagine when Rashford gets in. We are winning 2024 Euros.

@TheEuropeanLad That Kane-Saka combo was so sexy. Imagine when Rashford gets in. We are winning 2024 Euros.

Tom 🟣🦁

@avfc_tomprice

Gareth Southgate deserves a life sentence in prison if this England team doesn’t win a trophy

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Gareth Southgate deserves a life sentence in prison if this England team doesn’t win a trophy

Rev. Nate Dawg

@0121DMC

Gareth Southgate doesn't believe in early substitutions....so annoying!
Such boring football for a team with great players.

Gareth Southgate doesn't believe in early substitutions....so annoying!
Such boring football for a team with great players.

Charlie Bennett

@CharIieBennett

Ivan Toney making his England debut. Made up for him. Nowt better than seeing a bloke who did it the hard way getting his just rewards. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGUKR

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Ivan Toney making his England debut. Made up for him. Nowt better than seeing a bloke who did it the hard way getting his just rewards. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGUKR

Ben Jacobs

@JacobsBen

Comfortable 2-0 win for England over Ukraine. Saka superb with an assist for Kane (55th England goal) and a sublime strike in the space of three first-half minutes.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Comfortable 2-0 win for England over Ukraine. Saka superb with an assist for Kane (55th England goal) and a sublime strike in the space of three first-half minutes.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 https://t.co/KLHETo8tPN

Gary Lineker 💙💛

@GaryLineker

Beautiful goal from @BukayoSaka87. Such a wonderfully gifted footballer. 🏻

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Beautiful goal from @BukayoSaka87. Such a wonderfully gifted footballer. 👏🏻

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England manager Southgate comments on Marcus Rashford's absence

Marcus Rashford withdrew from Southgate's squad.

England boss Southgate admitted he is disappointed Rashford was not part of his squad for their first two Euro 2024 qualifiers. The Manchester United forward withdrew ahead of the 2-1 win over Italy. The Three Lions manager said (via Mirror):

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"Marcus is in good form and we’d love to have had him as an option for this camp - but we haven’t got him."

Rashford has been in sensational form, scoring 27 goals and contributing nine assists in 44 games across competitions for United. He also impressed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals in four matches.

He caused controversy by making a trip to the United States with his girlfriend after his withdrawal. Southgate added that Rashford was free to choose what he does during the break:

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“Once Marcus is ruled out of the squad, it’s entirely up to him how he spends his time. The players don’t get a lot of breaks and I’m sure some of them will be flying off after tomorrow’s game if they get 48 hours off with the schedule as it is."

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