Ukraine Under-21's warming up at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening ahead of their European Championshop qualifier against England.
A crowd of over 22,000 watched the game, attracted by ticket prices of £10 Adults and £5 Concessions (deals were also available for families, Blades season ticket holders and groups) and a child-friendly kick-off time of 6pm.
The Ukraine side were technically excellent and would have left Sheffield feeling slightly hard done by at their 2-1 defeat, Dominic Solanke scoring England's late winning goal.
But it wasn't a case of England simply overpowering their opposition.
The home side attempted to play out from the back at every opportunity (causing themselves some scares in the process) and while a good week for Gareth Southgate's side probably means none of the Under-21 squad will make it to Russia, the barriers of old between the senior team and the age group teams no longer exists and there appears to be a much more fluid process for moving through the ranks.
Bramall Lane will host both the FA Sunday Cup Final on 29 April at 1pm and also the FA Inter League Cup Final on 6 May at the same time. Admission at both matches is priced at £5 Adults and £1 for Under 16's.
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