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  • FT: England 2-0 Ukraine - Kane volleys England ahead before Saka curler

  • Maddison makes full debut as Foden ruled out after having appendix out

  • Toney given debut as second-half substitute

  • England start campaign with two wins

  1. 'Perfect start to qualifying'published at 18:59 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    FT: England 2-0 Ukraine

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It wasn't blistering in the second half but England did what they needed to do. They looked much better in the first half.

    In future, they need to maintain that performance through the second half but it's two wins from two and the perfect start to qualifying.

  2. FULL-TIMEpublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    All over. An extremely comfortable England victory and they have six points from two games in European qualifying.

    Job done.

  3. CLOSE!published at 90+2 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Conor Gallagher drives through the middle and lays it off to Jack Grealish. He forces a save from the keeper and the rebound doesn't quite fall to Bukayo Saka.

    England 2-0 UkraineImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'England going through motions'published at 18:54 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The game has really slowed with England totally in control. They are going to get over the line now it's just about going through the motions.

  5. CLOSE!published at 90+1 min

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    What a chance!

    Harry Maguire is unchallenged in the box as Jordan Henderson's delivery falls straight to him.

    He has time to steady himself for the header but puts it over the bar. Maguire knows that probably should have been 3-0.

  6. Postpublished at 90 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Kyle Walker wins another corner for England as we head into stoppage-time at Wembley.

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

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    David G: Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham are surely the future for England. They should both get their hundredth cap while winning the 2030 World Cup.

  8. CLOSE!published at 87 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Ben Chilwell escapes down the left and tees up Conor Gallagher in the box. He has a snap shot which forces a really smart save.

    From the corner, Harry Maguire's header bounces dangerously into the keeper's hands with Jack Grealish inches away from getting a touch on it.

  9. 'Maddison a great addition'published at 18:49 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think James Maddison looked comfortable. He has played exactly how he does for Leicester today. A brilliant addition to this side.

  10. Postpublished at 86 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    James Maddison has created five chances today, the most by a player in his first England start since Theo Walcott v Andorra in September 2008 (6).

  11. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 85 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Jack Grealish and Conor Gallagher are on.

    James Maddison and Jude Bellingham are the ones to go off.

  12. Postpublished at 85 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    No chances yet for Ivan Toney as Jordan Henderson makes an overlapping run then chips it to Jude Bellingham at the back post - his cross is blocked.

  13. Postpublished at 82 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Ivan Toney is only the third Brentford player to play for England men's team, after Billy Scott (1936) and Leslie Smith (1939).

  14. 'Toney's heart will be racing'published at 18:44 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I'm excited for Ivan Toney. He's got the chance to show us what he's got.

    His heart will be racing. At Wembley and ready to make his first appearance for England.

    Ivan ToneyImage source, Getty Images
  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 80 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Here he is! Ivan Toney is on for his England debut, replacing captain Harry Kane.

  16. 'England showing composure'published at 18:41 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England are showing good compsoure knowing that they've got the points in the bag.

    It has been a good start to the qualifying campaign if they get over the line here.

  17. Postpublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Alex Howell
    Football reporter at Wembley Stadium

    Ivan Toney has been told to go and warm up by the England coaching staff. It looks like he may make his debut.

  18. Postpublished at 76 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    England are not being put under pressure and are allowed to pass it around the back with ease.

    Surely time for some England substitutes?

  19. Postpublished at 74 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Ukraine have won their first corner of the night!

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

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    GoonerThoughts: Maddison looks so genuinely happy to be playing - hugging the goalkeeper on a corner, tapping the ref after winning a free kick. His body roll turns are a delight, to open up the attacking third.