Five Ukraine players England must watch closely in World Cup qualifier

[Jonathan Wilson]

If England are to get a result from their qualifier in Kiev, Roman Zozulya and Marko Devic will need to be kept quiet
[h=2]Roman Zozulya Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk [/h]The young forward missed the San Marino game through suspension but is in impressive form domestically with four goals in his last three matches, including a double against Shakhtar
[h=2]Anatoliy Tymoschuk Zenit St Petersburg[/h]Ukraine's captain is 34 and will win his 131st cap against England. The forward surges are less frequent than they used to be but the Zenit midfielder remains an imposing figure at the back of midfield
[h=2]Marko Devic Metalist Kharkiv[/h]The Belgrade-born forward has scored only three times in 31 internationals but he is an awkward, angular presence in the best form of his career. It was his shot that John Terry cleared from behind the line during Euro 2012
[h=2]Yevhen Konoplyanka Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk[/h]The 23-year-old is in the better form of Ukraine's two vaunted wingers and was strongly linked with a move from Dnipro to Liverpool during the transfer window. Four of Ukraine's goals against San Marino came from his corners
[h=2]Yevhen Khacheridi Dynamo Kyiv[/h]The Dynamo Kyiv centre-back poses a major threat from set pieces. He is just one module from completing his degree in physical education from the Melitopol National Pedagogical Institute

• Ukraine
• England
• World Cup 2014 qualifiers

Jonathan Wilson

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