Ukraine vs. England Euro 2020 score: Harry Kane scores twice as Three Lions secure semifinal berth

England dispatch Ukraine and cruise to semis

England are into the 2020 UEFA European Championship semifinals after crushing Ukraine 4-0 at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.

Harry Kane scored once in either half as the Three Lions scored three times inside the opening 20 minutes of the second half to put the game beyond the Ukrainians.

Raheem Sterling teed Kane up brilliantly for the opener inside of five minutes in Italy but it took until just after the break for Gareth Southgate's men to double their lead.

Luke Shaw was the provider this time as Harry Maguire headed home to make life difficult for Andriy Shevchenko's side after they were already forced into a change.

Shaw assisted another goal just four minutes later as Kane added his second and Mason Mount was the provider for Jordan Henderson as the English booked their place against Denmark with an impressive win.

Some takeaways.

🎶 Que sera, sera... 🎶

We're in the #EURO2020 semi-finals – and we're going (back) to @wembleystadium! pic.twitter.com/fSXJ5vBJBe

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

England early birds

Ukraine spent the majority of the first half getting back into the contest only to lose it at the very start of the second with England twice striking early to take the sting out of their opponents.

Although it is far from an exact science, scoring so early is important for this English side as it settles any nerves and forces the opposition to take the game to Southgate's men, a tactical situation in which they thrive.

The Three Lions will need to be similarly switched on against Denmark next as the Scandinavians promise to be a different proposition entirely.

Shaw service

Luke Shaw has emerged as a key component in this England side and his two assists in Rome were no less than the Manchester United man deserves, adding to his assist against Germany and a star turn against Czech Republic.

If the English can continue to tap into the 25-year-old's rich run of form, then they should be able to create opportunities against a Danish defense even though that side will not capitulate like Ukraine's back line.

EURO 2020 semi-finals set ✅

🇮🇹🆚🇪🇸 Italy vs Spain
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🆚🇩🇰 England vs Denmark

Who are you backing to lift the 🏆❓#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/SjjvZ6PSAb

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

Commanding Kane

Criticized for his lack of goals up until his Germany strike, Kane is well and truly motoring now with three from his past two outings and the Tottenham Hotspur (at least for now) man is like a new player with that injection of confidence which will make him a marked man against Denmark.

His understanding with Sterling and ability to profit from Shaw's good work makes England's left side particularly important for Southgate's men heading into the semifinals.

Danish danger

With all due respect to Ukraine, Denmark will be an entirely different beast and promise to be a tough test of England's credentials as possible champions.

The Scandinavians have done incredibly well to overcome major adversity to get this far, and they will want to go at least one step further after seeing off the Czech Republic.

Not only does this semifinal promise to be a fantastic decider for one of the two finalists, it has the makings of a classic in a tournament of great entertainment already.

With England yet to concede all tournament, only the Danes and the in-form Kasper Dolberg now stand in their way as they target a potential final against Italy or Spain.

Ukraine 0, England 4 (FT)

England: ⚽ Harry Kane (4')
England: ⚽ Harry Maguire (46')
England: ⚽ Harry Kane (50')
England: ⚽ Henderson (63')

[Jul 3, 2021 at 7:36 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

So – who's still up and celebrating? 🍻

The gaffer has a message for you:

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 7:19 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

🇩🇰 Caption this 😀@dbulandshold | #DEN | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/0IEz1rFfhC

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 7:13 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

62nd appearance for England 💪
1st goal for the Three Lions ⚽️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Unforgettable moment for Jordan Henderson! @JHenderson | @England | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/4Naa6kJ6Yk

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 7:07 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚

🇩🇰 Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 💪@hojbjerg23 | @dbulandshold | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/TPZ577HfLz

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 7:02 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

Rome ➡️ Home

It's time for the #ThreeLions to head back to base – but first, a quick word with @JHenderson (and @Sanchooo10) 😅 pic.twitter.com/IIi6o7H1oX

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:43 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

To those in Rome and those at home: thank you for your incredible support! 👏 pic.twitter.com/2Yme87SUK3

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:40 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

⚽️ Your Goal of the Round?

🇮🇹 Lorenzo Insigne: Belgium v ITALY
🇩🇰 Kasper Dolberg: Czech Republic v DENMARK
🇮🇹 Nicolò Barella: Belgium v ITALY
🇨🇿 Patrik Schick: CZECH REPUBLIC v Denmark@GazpromFootball | #EUROGOTR | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/s4JIvvNdVr

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:31 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

When in Rome… pic.twitter.com/Yg6dZBYNYp

— Mason Mount (@masonmount_10) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:31 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

Semi Finals and Wembley, we’re coming!! 🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Euro2020 pic.twitter.com/C2Ai7kDEIA

— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:30 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

What a feeling….. thank you @masonmount_10 🤝 pic.twitter.com/djvIy7RQNQ

— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:28 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

The first man to score twice for @England in a EURO knockout game.

🙌 @HKane 🙌 pic.twitter.com/grbxnC0pS7

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:23 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

Very proud of our @England football team. They’re a credit to themselves, their families, their sport and their country, both on and off the pitch. Well played and keep it going, lads. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:22 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

Just the two assists tonight 😏

Well played, @LukeShaw23! pic.twitter.com/GVAje0q4PT

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:18 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Harry Kane = 1st player to score twice for England in a EURO knockout match ⚽️⚽️@Heineken | #EUROSOTM | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/aKQLKMCSJN

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:10 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Raheem Sterling shows his class in the build-up to England's third goal 🔥#EUROSkills | @HisenseSports | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/uRc0WdmTw0

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:09 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

What. A. Performance! 🔥

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:05 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

🇩🇰 Denmark have reached the semi-finals for the first time in 29 years – the longest gap in semi appearances in the competition's history 💪#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/xCUbk7ovWG

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:04 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

#ThreeLions boss Gareth Southgate joins us LIVE from Rome for reaction to tonight's game: https://t.co/I53C1GwXOV

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:02 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

What a feeling. Rome to Wembley. Let’s go ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/SaYUxwiYd7

— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 6:02 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

What a night! All 👀 on the semis! pic.twitter.com/cJNCUPynVV

— Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:54 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

🤔 Who will reach the final?

Sim the semi-finals and predict who will lift the trophy! 👇@GazpromFootball | #EUROPredictor | #EURO2020

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:52 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

Back-to-back semi-finals.

A Gareth Southgate appreciation post 🤩 pic.twitter.com/teqTsXLRx5

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:49 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Only previous time England started a major international final tournament with 4 or more successive clean sheets was at the 1966 World Cup...#EURO2020 | #ENG pic.twitter.com/YdLJ8NIrRh

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:42 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

THESE TWO 🤩

Three goals apiece at #EURO2020! pic.twitter.com/cHB4EY6ynF

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:41 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

Means everything to get on the scoresheet for my country! In a Euros quarter-final is even better. Lads were outstanding. Full focus on the semis! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💪🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/zV9eAfmeb7

— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:41 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

Buzzing to be in the semi final. Another brilliant performance by everyone. The England support we have had this week has been amazing, thankyou everyone
See you all Wednesday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @England #england pic.twitter.com/NOgSxJ8eHF

— Kieran Trippier (@trippier2) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:41 pm ET · @EURO2020 via Twitter]

Ukraine 0-4 England = @England's most emphatic win at a EURO ✅

Up there with 4-1 vs the Netherlands at EURO '96❓#EURO2020 | #ENG pic.twitter.com/HCsHIMghdk

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:40 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

It's time for the @bt_uk Fan Vote...

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:37 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

A night to remember for @Sanchooo10 🙌pic.twitter.com/2lWXkO7ogu

— England (@England) July 3, 2021

[Jul 3, 2021 at 5:36 pm ET · @England via Twitter]

WHAT A FEELING 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️ pic.twitter.com/Inr7etUzsd

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) July 3, 2021