Shevchenko joins Ukraine coaching staff

The former AC Milan and Chelsea striker turned
down the top job in 2012 but has now come on
board as a member of Mikhail Fomenko's team
ahead of the Euro 2016 finals
Former AC Milan and Chelsea striker Andriy
Shevchenko has joined Ukraine's coaching staff
ahead of Euro 2016.
The 39-year-old, who is the top scorer in the
national team's history with 48 goals, has
replaced Olexandr Zavarov in Mikhail Fomenko's
setup.
Shevchenko, who has completed a two-year
course to gain a Uefa coaching licence, is
thrilled to be joining the group ahead of the
finals in France this year.
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"After almost four years on vacation, I am
coming back to big football, as a coach," the
former Ukraine captain told the press. "I worked
with great coaches like Valeriy Lobanovskyi,
Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho and got a huge
experience.
"Coaching courses helped me to shape up my
ideas and determine my own vision of football.
Hopefully, this will help me in the future."
Shevchenko turned down the chance to take
charge of Ukraine in 2012 after expressing
concerns that he lacked the experience for the
role.
Ukraine will face Germany, Poland and Northern
Ireland in Group C at Euro 2016.