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James Rodger

England vs Ukraine in numbers as Three Lions set for Euro 2020 quarter final in Rome

England take on Ukraine at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday night, in what could be nail-biting Euro 2020 quarter final.

It marks the Three Lions' first match in the tournament away from Wembley Stadium in London.

Fans have been urged to stay away from Italy and not travel amid Covid concerns.

But with 20 million fans tuning into the Germany clash on BBC One on Tuesday afternoon, England will not lack support back home.

The pubs will be packed with fans attempting to outdo the 5 million pints they sank on Tuesday.

Here are the other numbers fans need to be aware of - from the pitch size to odds, as well as the head to head history of the two nations:

2006

This is Ukraine's first quarter final at a major tournament since 2006.

They beat Sweden in the last match, defeating the Scandinavian side 2-1 thanks to a last minute goal.

Sterling in action for England earlier this week (Anadolu Agency/Getty)

3

Ukraine managed just three points in the group stage - compared to England's seven.

England defeated Croatia and the Czech Republic 1-0, and drew nil nil versus Scotland.

Ukraine managed to defeat North Macedonia, but lost to the Netherlands and Austria.

6 - 6

Ukraine have scored six and conceded six so far.

Ukraine lost 3-2 and 1-0 in the group stage, to the Dutch and Austrians respectively.

They won 2-1 against North Macedonia and Sweden.

Zero

England are yet to concede in the tournament, having clocked up shut outs versus Germany, Scotland, the Croatians and Czechs.

Once

Ukraine have defeated England only once in their seven past meetings.

That came back in 2009, when they defeated the Three Lions 1-0.

1-1

The last meeting between the sides in 2012 finished one apiece, with Frank Lampard netting.

24th

Ukraine are ranked 24th in the world.

England manager Gareth Southgate during training (REUTERS)

1/7

England are 1/7 to reach the semi final with 888sport, while Ukraine are 7/2.

20 million

England's defeat of Germany 2-0 in the round of 16 saw 20 million fans tune into the BBC One coverage.

They witnessed Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane net the decisive goals.

1927

The Olympic Stadium in Rome dates back to 1927, with a capacity of 70,000 all seated.

105mm x 66m

The pitch size at the Olympic Stadium in Rome is 105m x 66m, according to Football Ground Guide.

The ground opened its doors in 1937 for Roma and Lazio.

12,916

Of course, the games are not running at full capacity. The Stadio Olimpico has held three Euro 2020 matches so far - with 12,916 the top capacity so far, for Italy's 3-0 victory over Turkey on June 11, 2021.

Italy also overcame Switzerland 3-0 in Group A at the same venue, and defeated the Welsh 1-0 on June 20.

Five million

Around five million pints were sunk as fans watched the contest between England and Germany.

55 years

That is how many years of hurt it has been for England now - can they undo it on Saturday night?

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