Euro 2024: Mykhailo Mudryk Scores Late Winner to Help Ukraine Qualify for Tournament

• Ukraine vs Iceland ended in a 2-1 win for The Blue and Yellow at Wroclaw Stadium
• Albert Gudmundsson scored Iceland's consolation in the 30th minute of the match
• Ukraine's victory in the tie was enough to earn them a place in the Euro 2024 finals

Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk has become a national hero after helping Ukraine book a spot in the Euro 2024.

Ukraine needed nothing short of a win during their Group B play-off clash against Iceland on Tuesday evening to ensure they qualify for the continental showpiece.

According to talkSPORT, Mudryk stepped up to rescue his country, with his 84th-minute stunner getting the job done.

Ukraine found themselves trailing at the break after Albert Gudmundsson opened the scoring for Iceland in the 30th minute.

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However, upon the resumption of the second half, Ukraine restored parity through Viktor Tsygankov.

The BBC reports that Mudryk went on to score the winner with six minutes left on the clock as Serhiy Rebrov's men stormed to victory.

Following the win, Ukraine will go into Group E, at the Euro 2024 finals in Germany: alongside Belgium, Slovakia, and Romania.

Mykhailo Mudryk's struggles at Chelsea

Meanwhile, Mudryk's crucial goal for Ukraine comes at a time when he is struggling for form at Chelsea.

The winger has endured a frustrating spell with the Blues since he joined them in January 2023 for a massive £89million.

The former Shakhtar Donetsk star managed only five goals in 43 appearances across competitions for the club.

He will be hoping to build on the momentum from the international break when Chelsea takes on Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, March 30.

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Mudryk gifts fan new phone

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Mudryk warming hearts after he gifted one of his loyal fans a brand-new phone.

The winger had joked during the last international break that he would have to buy the fan a phone to help him store more of his photos from his appearances for Chelsea.

His gesture sparked reactions from fans on social media, with some praising the Ukrainian's kindness.