Andriy Voronin admits Ukraine’s Euro 2012 clash with England on Tuesday will be the biggest match in their history as fellow striker Andriy Shevchenko faces a battle to be fit.

Shevchenko, who scored Ukraine’s two goals in the 2-1 win over Sweden, was absent from Sunday’s open training session in the Metalurg Stadium with a left knee problem.

The former Chelsea player is approaching the end of his career but his absence against Roy Hodgson’s side would still be a massive blow to Ukraine who need to win to reach the quarter-finals.

Former Liverpool player Voronin said: “I don’t know how badly Shevchenko is injured. He has little time to recover and we hope he can play.

“He is very important in every game for Ukraine. That is what he means to us. We don’t know if he will play or not but everyone hopes he will play.”

Ukraine media manager Oleksandr Hlyvynskyy confirmed: “Shevchenko got two kicks on the knee, the first one against Sweden in the second half and the second one was against France.

“There is water (fluid) on the left knee. Is he doubtful? He is doubtful, yes, but the doctors are giving him some treatment.

“He couldn’t train on Sunday. I don’t know if he will before the match. We will see what happens.”