Poland's star shining bright, but Ukraine's is fading fast

THE fortunes of Poland and Ukraine could hardly be more different heading into their final Euro 2016 group match in Marseille on Tuesday night.

Four years ago, the two neighbouring nations successfully co-hosted the previous edition of football's European Championships, the first time since the end of the cold war that an event of such a scale was held in Eastern Europe.

That tournament wasn't particularly memorable for either as they were both eliminated in the first round. Ukraine won just one of their three group games, while Poland bowed out meekly after a couple of draws and a defeat.