Euro U-21 Championship 2011 : Arrested Ukrainian, English Critical Position

COPENHAGEN - England U-21 national team again failed to reap the maximum results in the second match group stage of Euro U-21. Junior squad for the Three Lions goalless draw against Ukraine, early this morning.

With reinforced a number of young players that play in the Premier League as Danny Welbeck (Manchester United), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jack Rodwell (Everton) and Phil Jones (Manchester United), England earlier predicted would be able to pass the group stage smoothly.

Unfortunately, the fact it says another. England precisely the difficulty in their initial two games in qualifying Group B. Play In the first game, England could only draw 1-1 against Spain. While in the second game on Thursday (16/6/2011) early this morning, the Union Jack Squad again failed to win and had to settle for a goalless draw against Ukraine.
These results must be practical to make the British victory in the last game against Rep. Ceska to be advanced to the semifinals. Because, currently the UK is still scattered in the top three standings with two points, under Rep. Ceska (3 points) and Spain which occupies the top position with 4 points. Previously, Spain has succeeded in subjecting known Ceska Rep., 2-0.

Responding to a draw against Ukraine, England U-21 coach Stuart Pearce was not too disappointed. The reason, he assessed his team was playing up. However, Pearce did not dismiss when he demanded a victory of foster children in the face of Ceska.

"We had all day for a period of healing. We will face Rep. Ceska the next game, and we know what is in front of us. We must win this match or we'll come home, "said Pearce was quoted Goal on Thursday (06/16/2011).

In this fight, Pearce also gave special appreciation to the row behind him, especially the Red Devils last defender Phil Jones that he played brilliantly in the block every attack that builds the Ukraine players.

"The four defenders and goalkeeper simply enjoy the moment last. I think Phil's appearance tonight is very tough, even though other players also perform quite well, "he concluded.

Meanwhile in Group A, Switzerland only need an additional one point for breezed into the semifinals. Two victories over host Denmark (2-1) in the opener and 2-0 over Iceland in the second match on Tuesday, making Switzerland comfortably atop the standings with six points collected, or three points ahead of Belarus and Denmark are equally collecting points 3.