become the first Ukraine player to reach 100 caps when the Euro 2012 co-hosts lock horns with Canada on Friday.
The attacker made his official Ukraine debut over 15 years ago in the Euro 96 qualifier against Croatia and the experienced attacker still doesn't like looking back at that match. However, Shevchenko also has plenty of good memories.
"There's nothing pleasant about losing 4-0. I tend to remember only the best moments and thankfully there have been a lot over the 16 years," Shevchenko was quoted as saying by uefa.com.
"Obviously our World Cup campaign in 2006 is right up there, especially as Ukraine had lost in the play-offs in three previous qualifying campaigns. I remember our game in Turkey when even the home fans gave us a standing ovation – these things are rare.
"Unfortunately we failed to get to the last World Cup but now we're preparing for Euro 2012 with extra desire. Hopefully I'll be fit for the finals and will give all my energy and experience to help our team succeed at home. For now I miss qualifying games a bit, although we are treating the friendlies seriously and are trying to play our best.
"Reaching 100 caps is quite a milestone, even for those, like me, who are not obsessed with statistics."
The attacker made his official Ukraine debut over 15 years ago in the Euro 96 qualifier against Croatia and the experienced attacker still doesn't like looking back at that match. However, Shevchenko also has plenty of good memories.
"There's nothing pleasant about losing 4-0. I tend to remember only the best moments and thankfully there have been a lot over the 16 years," Shevchenko was quoted as saying by uefa.com.
"Obviously our World Cup campaign in 2006 is right up there, especially as Ukraine had lost in the play-offs in three previous qualifying campaigns. I remember our game in Turkey when even the home fans gave us a standing ovation – these things are rare.
"Unfortunately we failed to get to the last World Cup but now we're preparing for Euro 2012 with extra desire. Hopefully I'll be fit for the finals and will give all my energy and experience to help our team succeed at home. For now I miss qualifying games a bit, although we are treating the friendlies seriously and are trying to play our best.
"Reaching 100 caps is quite a milestone, even for those, like me, who are not obsessed with statistics."
Ukraine Star Andriy Shevchenko To Make 100th International Appearance Against Canada On Friday
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