NICKNAME: The Yellow and Blue
MANAGER: Andriy Shevchenko
Shevchenko, Ukrainian legend and one of the best strikers in the late 90s and 2000s. He started his career in Dynamo Kyiv and later became one of the best goalscorers in Milan history. Sheva also played for Chelsea. Winner of several major trophies in his career, most important Champions League in Rossoneri jersey and Ballon d'Or. Top scorer in Ukrainian history.
MOST CAPS: Anatoliy Tymoshchuk- 144 caps from 2000 to 2016
TOP SCORER: Andriy Shevchenko- 48 goals from 1995 to 2012
HOST NATION: Yes. In 2012, together with Poland.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD: From 1960 to 1988 Ukraine was part of Soviet Union and in 1992 as CIS. This will be the 3rd EURO for Ukraine, first in 2012.
BEST RESULT: Both previous tournaments Ukraine finished in a group stage. In 2012 they were third in a group with England, France and Sweden while in 2016 4th in a group with Germany, Poland and Northern Ireland.
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