‘I want to believe’: proud Ukraine aims for Euro 2020 upset against England

After disappointment in past tournaments, there has never been as good a time to be a Ukraine fan

Kyiv doesn't look like a city gripped by Euro 2020 fever. Take a walk through Ukraine's capital on a non-game day and there are few banners or flags to suggest the national team is on a historic run to its first quarter-finals of a European football championship.

But scratch the surface and you'll find a city of diehards. I'm set for a Ukraine victory," said Andriy, 29, the head of a marketing agency, outside the popular Espressoholic cafe in the Podil district. I know, of course, that England are stronger, but I want to believe."