Illness clearing up in Ukraine camp

CO-HOSTS Ukraine expect ten players who have fallen ill with food poisoning to recover in time for their opening match of the tournament against Sweden on Monday.

Ukraine’s team spokesman said yesterday the players’ health was improving after they were placed on a special diet to help them shake off the sickness, the cause of which has not been established.

“Some of the players were still feeling weakness this morning, but they all took part in a light team run,” the spokesman, Oleksandr Glyvynskiy, said.