Ukraine announce Wales friendly

The Ukraine Football Federation have announced that they will host Wales in a friendly ahead of the European Championships this summer.

The Welsh FA previously confirmed that they were trying to agree the fixture as a key preparation for their competitive encounter with Russia at the tournament in France.

In a statement, the UFF said that it would host Chris Coleman's side on Monday, March 28 in Kiev.

Wales are also expected to play Northern Ireland in a friendly in Cardiff on Thursday, March 24.