R. Hodgson: I was satisfied with the players' game against Ukraine © EuroFootball.com

The coach of the England national team Roy Hodgson stated that his team deserved at least a draw in the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine. Yesterday's match ended 1-1.

"In case of our loss, it would have been an injustice, so a draw is a better result. In short, we were stunned by a great goal from Konoplyanka, but I am satisfied with the efforts of my students to equalize," the strategist said.

"We didn't play chaotically, we didn't waste chances by sending the ball into the penalty area," Hodgson said.

"Of course, the red card for Steven Gerrard was disappointing, but probably many people would agree that the referee was too strict in warning the defenders," he added.