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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire picks out Ukraine dangerman ahead of England tie

Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has identified Ukraine's dangerman ahead of Saturday's Euro 2020 quarter-final clash in Rome.

England defeated Germany in Tuesday's round of 16 clash at Wembley - with goals from Manchester City star Raheem Sterling and Tottenham frontman Harry Kane sealing a historic victory for Gareth Southgate's men.

Maguire was awarded UEFA star of the match for his commanding display at the back and the United captain revealed which Ukraine player The Three Lions will be wary of for their quarter-final clash.

"First and foremost, what we've seen of them this tournament they've done exceptionally well", Maguire said in Friday's press conference.

"They pass the ball around nicely, they have great principles.

"Obviously Yarmolenko from the Premier League as well, we know what he's about and the goal record that he's got for Ukraine but we go into every game obviously respecting our opposition but we've got to focus on ourselves mainly.

"We've got to focus on ourselves and our performance and reach a level which is more than capable of winning the football match and that's the main focus.

"If we focus on ourselves and make sure that the mentality is right and we make sure the performance is right we give ourselves a great opportunity of going through to the semi-final."

Yarmolenko has netted 42 goals in 98 games for Ukraine, including two goals for Andriy Shevchenko's side this summer.

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