Zinchenko: We want to go to the World Cup, to give these incredible emotions to the people

Oleksandr Zinchenko couldn't hold back the tears as he tried to explain what it means to represent his country's national team at this moment.

"Firstly, I would like to extend my gratitude to the Scottish national team - to the coaching staff, players, to the whole Scottish people - who have provided Ukraine with this incredible help.

I’ve spoken with people from all round the world, and also spoken to Ukrainian kids who just don’t understand what’s happening. They only have one dream: to stop the war.

When it comes to football, the Ukrainian team have our own dream: we want to go to the World Cup, to give these incredible emotions to the people, because Ukrainians deserve it so much at this moment.

“Everyone understands what is going on in Ukraine these days what the situation is on the ground, and that’s why our motivation is definitely 100% to win."