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Today in Group D action at Euro 2012, we have the Ukraine hosting France in the first match, and Sweden hosting England in the second game. The Ukraine head into the match today with France on a massive high, after team captain and legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko scored two beautifully headed goals in the Ukraine's opening match come from behind 2-1 victory over Sweden. Shevchenko almost looks like a kid out there, his joy at scoring in front of his home support undoubtedly overwhelming for the Ukrainian talisman. And the great support they received in match day one may be enough to push the Ukraine past France today. The Ukraine will need their key guys, such as Shevchenko and Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, to make strong contributions to every game they are involved in, for them to have a chance.

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