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Dynamo Kiev striker Yarmolenko: Ukraine confident facing England without Rooney

Ukraine forward Andriy Yarmolenko is convinced of success against England tonight without Wayne Rooney.

Yarmolenko doesn't rate their World Cup qualifying opponents without the Manchester United striker.

The Dynamo Kiev star said: "We cannot say we are disappointed.

"Rooney is the main threat of the England team's ­attack, so we have to use his absence. The English will not be at their full strength on the pitch and this is a great opportunity for us to improve our position in the group."

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