"There was a pleasant atmosphere in the team, we practiced with pleasure. We have enough time, we prepare in the usual way, "Stepanenko said in an interview with the Football 1 channel.

"The result is always important. When there is a result, then the team moves in the right direction, there is self-confidence. And also it brings points into the overall standings ".

"Yaremchuk? Unfortunately, he is injured. I do not know if I will sing. I would very much like him to be in the ranks. Now he is in good shape, a good striker, "Stepanenko said..

The match against the team of Saudi Arabia will be held on March 23 in Marbella, Spain, and the meeting with Japan will be held on March 27 in Belgian Liege at the stadium Maurice Dufran.

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