Joe Casey
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The final quarter-final that will complete the lineup for the semi-finals of Euro 2020 sees Ukraine face England in Rome at 3pm ET on Saturday.
England’s win over Germany in the Round of 16 was their first against that opponent in a knockout game of a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup final, fuelling hopes that the Three Lions will once again go all the way.
The draw has certainly been kinder to them than most, and they take on a Ukraine team that sneaked past Sweden in the Last 16 with an Artem Dobvyk winner coming late in extra time.
It is the first time Ukraine has made the quarter-finals of a European Championship and they face a difficult challenge against an England side that is yet to concede a goal.
We have picked out a same game parlay for this crucial knockout tie.
Over 8.5 corners (-120)
Phil Foden to score anytime (+195)
England ML (-250)
Parlay odds: +615
Let’s break down each leg of the parlay.
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Over 8.5 corners (-120)
After a slow start, England’s corner count has ticked up in recent games. They have averaged five per game over their last three games and look likely to get plenty of opportunities against a Ukraine team that is likely to defend deep against them.
Ukraine’s opponents have averaged 6.25 corners per game themselves so the Three Lions should rack up plenty, particularly as they have such strength in wide areas with players such as Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish.
Ukraine themselves have averaged three corner kicks per game so a small uptick on either average and this should land.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Ukraine vs. England
Phil Foden to score anytime (+195)
With Ukraine likely to sit deep and play five in defense in Rome, England may look to play more of their attacking players than they did in their tight game against Germany.
Phil Foden may be one of the beneficiaries of this and the Manchester City man has proven how much of a goal threat he can be for his club in the past year.
The 21-year-old scored 16 goals in all competitions for City last season and his forays down the left-hand side caused problems for defenses all over Europe. Southgate has used Foden sparingly so far but up against a more defensive team, may see it as the time to unleash one of his attacking talents.
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England ML (-250)
Ukraine has exceeded expectations by reaching their first-ever European Championship quarter-final but they need to show more if they are going to threaten England.
The Three Lions are yet to concede in the tournament and have found a system that allows them to keep things tight at the back while threatening going forward.
Ukraine also looked extremely fatigued in their mammoth Round of 16 game against Sweden as it went the full 120 minutes. They have traveled much further than England and that schedule may take its toll here.
As a result, round off your parlay by taking England to secure their passage through to the semi-finals with a win in 90 minutes in Rome.
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