Ukrainian flag from battleground to hang in dressing room – Oleksandr Petrakov

Ukrainian flag from battleground to hang in dressing room – Oleksandr Petrakov
Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov wiped away a tear during his press conference (Mike Egerton/PA)

Manager Oleksandr Petrakov has revealed a Ukrainian flag from the battleground will hang in their dressing room for Sunday’s World Cup play-off final against Wales.

Ukraine are one win away from reaching the World Cup in Qatar later this year, despite the ongoing conflict in their country.

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