Oleksandr Ziinchenko believes that Ukraine must play the best game of their lives to win against England in the Euro 2020 quarterfinals.Gareth Southgate, who reached the semi-finals in the 2018 World Cup and next year's Nations League, is now hoping to lead the Three Lions to their first European Championship semi final since 1996.England will be facing a Ukraine team looking to make history after their last quarter-final defeat in 2006 to Italy.Zinchenko, a versatile Manchester City player, is the most prominent name in the Ukrainian team and knows that his team will face a tough battle against familiar faces at Stadio Olimpico.0:38 Andriy shevchenko has asked neutral supporters to support Ukraine against EnglandZinchenko stated that England's numbers speak for themselves. "The fact that England hasn’t conceded any goals yet is a sign they play well in defense."But I believe that there are not perfect teams. Each team has its weaknesses."With regard to (Kyle] Walker and (John Stones), they played an incredible season and over the past couple of years, I've been playing alongside them they play at a very top level.It will not be easy. It is something we know. We know it."We will surprise them, but we know that they must play the best game of all their lives to get through the rest of the team.""England has amazing players"Image: Shevchenko (right), was full of praises for England's qualitiesZinchenko agreed with manager Andriy Schevchenko, a former Dynamo Kyiv and AC Milan striker and Chelsea striker.The head coach of Ukraine stated that "we understand exactly what team we will play against tomorrow." It's one the most talented teams.It is one of the best balanced teams at this Euro. They have incredible players. I'd like to pay attention to Gareth Southgate's work as a head coach. He has assembled an impressive group of players, and the team plays modern football."I believe that England is at one of its best moments in history right now.English football is on the rise. We witnessed an incredible final of the Champions League Man City and Chelsea. It was amazing to see their speed and their performance."Tomorrow's game will be our most difficult with a very powerful opponent."Image: Andriy Yarmolenko has been declared fit by UkraineShevchenko beat West Ham winger Andriy Yanmolenko to the quarter-final. She is also keeping an eye on Oleksandr Zubkov's progress, who had been training individually before the match.Ukraine won 2-1 over 10-man Sweden in extra-time at Hampden Park to reach this stage. They had been the third lowest-ranked side to qualify for the group stage.Shevchenko said, "We fully understand the team we will play against but we also know our strengths.""We already showed our character at the tournament. We showed the principles and values of our game, and we will not change them. It is the foundation for our team."I am aware of how difficult this game will be for us but I also know that our players have character, and we will do our best to show that tomorrow."
