On an emotional night at Wembley Stadium, England defeats Ukraine.

Ukraine faced England in its Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday, and despite the horrors of war, the Ukrainian players wanted to put on a show for their fans and offer those back home 90 minutes of respite. However, England had too much quality on the pitch and its experience shone through, leading to a 2-0 victory. Despite the defeat, the Ukrainian fans continued to make their voices heard as a sea of yellow and blue sang and danced in unison until the final whistle. Ukraine's caretaker manager Ruslan Rotan thanked fans for their "incredible wave of support." He also thanked the home crowd, adding: "It was an atmosphere unlike any other international game I've experienced." The atmosphere around the stadium started building hours before kickoff on what started off as a cold and rainy afternoon in London. One thousand Ukrainian refugees, and the families who sponsored them in the UK, were invited as special guests to the game and they were joined by over 4,000 fans who managed to get their hands on tickets. Despite the heartbreaking backdrop to this match, many supporters just wanted to enjoy the experience and focus on football – a distraction from the brutal reality at home. Oleksii Soboleva, 40, and his family moved to London six months ago to show the world that they are still standing. Before kick off, a small group of Ukrainian fans gathered at the foot of the steps leading up to the historic arena. Andriy Shevchenko, former striker and previous manager of the Ukraine national team, was among them doing his media duties. Prior to the match, Ukraine's boss Rotan thanked the United Kingdom for its help since the start of the war but promised that his side would put niceties aside once the referee blew the first whistle. The Ukraine team was true to its word, creating some half chances in the early stages and giving their passionate support something to cheer about. Ukrainian fans outdanced and outdanced the English crowd in Sunday's match, with Kane scoring the opener in the 37th minute and Saka doubling the advantage three minutes later. The second half was more of a formality, but both sets of fans engaged with each other in good faith. The final whistle was greeted by a huge cheer from the Ukraine section of the stands, as it serenaded its players who applauded the support in return. The 90 minutes put a smile on the faces of the thousands of Ukraine fans, showing that the country was still standing strong and was a sign of brighter days to come. While many players will leave England disappointed, they will be proud that they've once again represented their country on the global stage, a powerful message for a country still under attack.