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​Ukraine midfielder Malinovsky insists pressure all on England

Ukraine midfielder Ruslan Malinovsky believes there is no pressure on his side as they prepare for a Euro 2020 quarter final with England.

As the Three Lions beat Germany to reach this stage of the competition, there is expectation among the faithful in England that they can go all the way and win the tournament.

England take on Ukraine in Rome, but will play the remainder of their matches at Wembley if they progress to the semi finals.

Ukraine, who needed an extra time winner to get past Sweden, do not have such a burden of expectation.

"The pressure is on England not us, we can use this," Malinovsky said, per Sky Sports.

"We've learned from the Sweden game and grow more confident.

"The game against England is one in which we must not make any mistakes. But we have shown in the games where we were the underdog that this inspires us to play better.

"The second half versus the Netherlands and Sweden of course. We enjoy not being the favourite."

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