How are Ukraine preparing for the tournament?
Coach Oleg Blokhin wanted to take his team away from the pressure at home, thus planning a training camp in Turkey, and then going to Austria to complete the preparations. Ukraine faces Estonia (May 28) and Austria (June 1) in friendlies while camping in the picturesque Tirol, before tackling Turkey in Augsburg on June 5. The team returns to home soil just before the start of the tournament.

What is Ukraine's realistic target for Euro 2012?
As host, Ukraine's minimum target is to get out of the group and qualify for the quarter-finals, although the expectations are not sky high at the moment. Anything beyond the last eight will be a bonus.

What is Ukraine's toughest group game?
France and England in the final two group matches look very difficult, especially as Wayne Rooney will be back from suspension for the last Group D clash against the Ukrainians.

Are there any injury or fitness concerns?
Ukraine is facing a terrible goalkeeping crisis, as the three first-choice keepers are ruled out of the tournament. Oleksandr Shovkovskiy injured his shoulder while playing for Dynamo Kyiv, Spartak Moscow veteran Andriy Dikan suffered broken facial bones and Oleksandr Rybka received a two-year ban for a positive doping test. Centre back Taras Mikhalik's persistent injuries make him a huge doubt.

Could there be any surprise call-ups for Euro 2012?
Young full-back Bohdan Butko, who plays for unfashionable Mariupol on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, impressed in some of the friendlies and could be included in the squad. Creative playmaker Roman Bezus of Vorskla Poltava is also in with a shout.

What is the biggest issue for the coach to resolve?
With the tournament fast approaching, it seems that Blokhin doesn't really know his ideal lineup. It's still uncertain who will play up front, the inconsistent Artem Milevskiy being the favorite over the less flamboyant Marko Devych. The playmaking position is up for grabs, as it's unclear whether Voronin will be used. Right backs and center backs were constantly changed during the friendlies.