Midfielder Dynamo Nikolai Shaparenko is pleased with his debut challenge to the Ukrainian team U-21.

Midfielder Dynamo Nikolai Shaparenko shared his expectations from the upcoming match between the Ukrainian national team U-21 and peers from England.

"I feel a little tired after yesterday's game. But today we have planned recovery procedures, so tomorrow I will be back to normal, "said Shaparenko.

"I was very glad to call in" youth ". For a long time I wanted to play for the national team again after a long pause. Last time I played for U-19 about a year ago ".

"I watched the first game against the English team in Kiev at Obolon Arena. Extremely difficult opponent, but you can play with it. Highlighted the player of Liverpool Dominic Solanka ".

Qualifying match of Euro-2019 between the teams of England and Ukraine will be held on March 27 in Sheffield. Beginning of the meeting at 20:00 Kyiv time.

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