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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. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

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    John: Interesting watching Saka and Mudryk come up against each other in the same area of the pitch. I've heard of a "gulf in class" but these guys are oceans apart. Levels.

    Ibraheem Jaleel: Saka is awesome.

    The future's bright...the future's Saka

  2. Postpublished at 47 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    A bright start from Ukraine as they move it around the edge of the box trying to get a shot off. But England win it back and Jude Bellingham produces a few magical touches to beat three players. It leads to a corner at the other end. Brilliant stuff from Bellingham!

  3. KICK-OFFpublished at 46 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Off we go again at Wembley. Any more goals?

  4. Postpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    HT: England 2-0 Ukraine

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    The future and the legacy.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

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    Ian: Ok Gareth, hes more than done his bit so on behalf of all Arsenal fans can you please take Saka off at half time.

    Nicholas: As a Spurs fan, I'm desperate for Kane to come off now. Have a horrible feeling he'll get a bad tackle or roll his ankle.

  6. 'Midfield trio get England moving'published at 17:58 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

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    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It has been patient from England. When they started to move the ball quicker, Harry Kane was able to get into good positions.

    Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson and Jude Bellingham got on the ball more and they were able to get England moving forward.

  7. 'Saka full of confidence'published at 17:56 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

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    Stephen Warnock
    Former England and Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Bukayo Saka is just a man full of confidence.

    You could see it with his assist and then he goes on to score too.

  8. HALF-TIMEpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Not a memorable half in the slightest but England took their chances. A goal and an assist for Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane extends his tally.

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  9. Postpublished at 45+2 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Harry Kane sprints back to rob Mykhailo Mudryk of possession inside the England half. Jude Bellingham takes over, pushes his way through two players and is bundled over to win a free-kick.

  10. Postpublished at 45 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Ben Chilwell puts pressure on the Ukrainian full-back but he wriggles away just in time to pass it back to the goalkeeper.

    Ticking away the seconds until half-time now.

  11. England in controlpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Wembley

    Bukayo Saka is special. An inviting cross for Harry Kane's first and all his own work for a superb second. England are in total command now after a dismal first 35 minutes.

    Bukayo SakaImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 43 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    No chances yet for Ukraine so Mykhailo Mudryk has an ambitious pop from long range. It rolls well wide.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

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    Ken: SAKAAAA again, that is all.

    James: Saka is causing all sorts of problems, drawing markers and creating space for others. One of the first names on the team sheet you would suggest?

  14. Saka so key to Englandpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Alex Howell
    Football reporter at Wembley Stadium

    A goal and assist by Bukayo Saka in this match and it's becoming normal. He's one of England's most important players, he's so consistent!

    England 2-0 UkraineImage source, Getty Images
  15. 'What a finish'published at 17:46 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Oh my word. What a finish from Bukayo Saka. He drifts into the corner edge of the box and sets himself perfectly to curl it in at the far post.

    What a finish!

    He's had no joy in the game until the last five minutes.

  16. Postpublished at 41 mins

    England 2-0 Ukraine

    Almost a third!

    Harry Kane drills it low towards the near post but it's well held by the goalkeeper.

  17. goal

    GOAL - England 2-0 Ukrainepublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    Bukayo Saka (39 mins)

    What a goal!

    He's been one of England's best players so far and he's got something to show for it now.

    Bukayo Saka shifts it onto his left foot on the edge of the box and picks his spot, curling it beautifully into the far corner.

    England have a comfortable two-goal lead now.

    England 2-0 UkraineImage source, Getty Images
  18. 'Top striker'published at 17:43 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    England 1-0 Ukraine

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Brilliant work from Bukayo Saka to entice the defenders to double up on him.

    Harry Kane finds space at the far post. It's a great position and a great finish. Top striker.

    KaneImage source, Getty Images
  19. goal

    GOAL - England 1-0 Ukrainepublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

    Harry Kane (37 mins)

    Record goalscorer Harry Kane does it again.

    He plays a nice floated pass out to Bukayo Saka on the right then carries his run into the box.

    Saka puts an inch-perfect cross into the back post, Kane peels off his marker and volleys it smartly past the goalkeeper from close range.

    KaneImage source, Getty Images
  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 26 March 2023

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    MARK in Rhos: I have been a long time critic of Henderson but he is the best player on the pitch today. Keep it going boys.

    Geoff: Henderson and Rice playing together for what reason? Get Maddison in the middle and a left sided player on.