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Frank Lampard admits Ukraine may go into
Tuesday's World Cup qualifier seeking
revenge for their Euro 2012 defeat to
England.
England beat the tournament co-hosts 1-0 in
Donetsk last June, Wayne Rooney with the goal
while Ukraine were aggrieved to be denied an
equaliser when Marko Devic's shot appeared to
cross the line before John Terry cleared.
The teams have met already in the current
qualifying campaign, Lampard's late penalty
earning England a 1-1 draw at Wembley and
possibly deepening any sense of frustration
within the Ukrainian ranks.
But looking back to last summer's clash,
Lampard said: "They're two separate games, I
watched that game from home and it was a
tough game.
"It maybe means a bit for them to get revenge
but we just have to be on our game on the
night."
England lead the group on goal difference
from Montenegro, with Ukraine only a point
behind and Poland also within striking
distance.
And Lampard said: "We were very aware it was
a tough group from the outset.
"People can dismiss a group when they don't
see a Spain or a Germany but we were aware
there were some tough teams there.
"We've got to go out on Tuesday and get a
result. It's in our own hands with two home
games to come after that.
"A win would put us in a very strong position.
We've got two tough home games to come, but
I think if we can fly back with three points
then we're in a very strong position to go
through."
8 Sept 2013
Lamps: (Ukraine) We have to be on our game
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