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England vs Ukraine updates as Maddison starts after Foden ruled out (Mirror.co.uk)

England are gearing up to take on Ukraine at Wembley on Sunday evening as they look to build on their rare win in Italy with Marcus Rashford's absence still ...

[Here are the main talking points from Sunday evening's game...](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/england-ukraine-match-report-saka-29554804) More than three years passed before cap number two rolled around, though, with Maddison finally featuring from the get-go in [the 2-0 win at home to Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/england-ukraine-match-report-saka-29554804). However, City are already making plans to stave off the growing interest in Haaland from Europe's elite by [offering their prolific new talisman a bumper pay-rise](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-city-erling-haaland-contract-29551943). [Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ukraine) 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday evening. [Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ukraine) joined together in a call for peace before the European Championships qualifier, which [was won 2-0 by the hosts](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/england-ukraine-match-report-saka-29554804). [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) sit 15th in the table after [drawing with Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/chelsea-everton-premierleague-goals-highlghts-29493521) in their last game, but are just two points clear of the relegation zone. [could face a points deduction](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-face-points-deduction-premier-29544904) in relation to alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations. As well as the powerful gesture, more than 1000 Ukrainians and the families that welcomed them into their homes were also invited to watch the game at Wembley. The gesture comes amid a backdrop of conflict back in Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country that first started in February of last year. However, there were parts of the game where Gunners boss [Mikel Arteta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mikel-arteta) may have been watching from behind his hands in fear. [announced as Bayern's new manager](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-bayern-munich-tuchel-nagelsmann-29537587) on Friday following Julian Nagelsmann's exit, with the team one point behind leaders Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga table. Paper aeroplanes also rained down on the pitch, with

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Internationals: Castledine creates England Under-18s winner (Chelsea FC)

Leo Castledine played an important part in a victory for England Under-18s, while Ian Maatsen and Bryan Fiabema were also in action for their countries, ...

The Czechs then had a goal disallowed for offside before Dutch striker Sydney van Hooijdonk somehow headed wide from close range late on, meaning it finished in a draw. He was introduced at the break with his side leading 1-0, after Czechia had an early penalty saved. After the Swiss had equalised, the Young Lions regained their lead shortly before half-time, with Castledine heavily involved.

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