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Ukraine coach Shevchenko laments Kryvtsov blow in England defeat

Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko felt England's set-piece ability was the difference in their Euro 2020 quarterfinal.

England won in Rome 4-0 on Saturday night.

Shevchenkoalso says an injury to Serhiy Kryvtsov was at the centre of Ukraine's undoing.

"We know this England team is very strong," Shevchenko said after the match. "I think today, especially the result, was very difficult for us because we conceded a lot of set pieces.

"We lost a player, a central defender for us who is very important player on set pieces, and the quality on their corners and the free-kicks England have a lot of potential. It made the difference today.

"England used that one [Shaw free-kick] and the game really changed for us."

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