Summary

  • England subs Vardy and Sturridge both score

  • Bale smashes home 28-yard free-kick

  • England need draw in final game to qualify/Wales need win to be sure

  1. 45 minutes to gopublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    How long is your commute to work? Under 45 minutes?

    Get in the car now. Get home. There's time. 

    You can always get another job. Maybe...

  2. 'They don't need motivating'published at 13:14 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Rio Ferdinand
    Former England defender on BBC One

    "There is the banter between team-mates and the fear of coming back to your club and having lost. It adds to the pressure but they don't need motivating. They have three lions on their chest and it is a big tournament."

  3. Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Former Wales striker Ian Rush: "I'm more nervous now then when I was playing. It will be an incredible occasion.

    "Chris Coleman has done a fantastic job and the team spirit is key. That comes from the manager and the coaches. I'm picking man of the match for Uefa and hopefully he will be in a red shirt."

  4. A Wales tweak...published at 13:12 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Danny Mills
    Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

    "What will be interesting his how Wales set up. It looks more like a 3-1-4-2 formation with Ramsey and Bale behind Robson-Kanu. Who will pick Bale up? Will Dier be close enough to him? I think it's a little tweak from Chris Coleman which could pose England problems."

  5. Leo the Lion watchpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    BREAKING MASCOT NEWS: Captain Wayne Rooney is custodian today, it seems. He's just walked into the dressing room with Leo the Lion strapped securely to his back.

    But we still don't know why certain players have been nominated to look after the little furry lad. The England boys are all keeping schtum about it. 

    Here's John Stones wearing Leo as a backpack last week...

    John StonesImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Looks like Stones is going on a school trip

  6. Sterling gets another chancepublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens

    Raheem Sterling delivered an enigmatic post on his Instagram social media feed after the draw with Russia which concluded #TheHatedOne

    Sterling was criticised for his performance against Russia but one person who was not unhappy was manager Roy Hodgson, who praised his display and has selected him again to face Wales.

    Was Roy right or wrong to praise Sterling? I thought he was poor.

  7. Chilled out Walespublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    The official Euro 2016 Twitter account posts: "It might be Wales' biggest game for 58 years, but Bale and co. look remarkably relaxed about it."

    Wales playersImage source, Euro 2016
  8. Stirring stuffpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Media caption,

    Get in the mood for this afternoon's huge game between England and Wales in Lens

    Special. A special BBC montage...

  9. England's daypublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Chris Waddle
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I think if we make the chances we did against Russia today England will win this football match."

  10. Live on BBC Twopublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

    Now. Dean Saunders on the screen. In your living room. In the office canteen. In the pub. 

  11. Today's actionpublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

    Three massive games in Euro 2016 today. Thursdays don't get much better than this. Follow them all right here.

    England v Wales (14:00 BST)

    Ukraine v Northern Ireland (17:00 BST)

    Germany v Poland (20:00 BST)

  12. 'A free hit'published at 13:03 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Robbie Savage
    Ex-Wales midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I'm excited, a little bit nervous, but just to be here is absolutely fantastic.

    "No pressure on us today, it's a free hit. All the pressure is on England.

    "I've just seen the Welsh lads walk out. Simon Church, Jazz Richards, players who have played in lower leagues. Then you look at John Stones, worth millions and millions.

    "We can go into this game and think if we get a point, great. I still think we will get a point against Russia and if we make the last 16 then I think people will say 'great'."

  13. Eyes on Walker/Rosepublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Chris Waddle
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 live

    "It's all about the movement ahead of the full-backs for England as the full-backs should have a lot of the ball today."

  14. 'This is a special game'published at 13:02 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    RoyImage source, Getty Images

    England manager Roy Hodgson: "I’m sure we will find a well-packed defence from time to time. I hope it is a good game. I don’t want the people back home to be disappointed. 

    "It is about winning your own games. It is a cliche but true. We would like to win both our games. We focus on Wales and then turn our focus to Slovakia. 

    "I am always hoping after so many games you wake up calmer and more relaxed. But that doesn’t seem to happen. This is a special game. Once the whistle blows it will settle to a game of football and that is when I and the players feel more comfortable."

  15. Football and political royaltypublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    It's a big day for Ian Rush, sharing a ride with the First Minister of Wales...

  16. Postpublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Proof that an Englishman can't resist a puddle as two men slide through, Klinsmann style. Huge cheers. That's the sort of antics we like to see.

  17. Some view...published at 12:57 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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  18. The postman will be furiouspublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    The north Wales town of Bala will be temporarily changing its name to Bale in honour of Wales forward Gareth Bale.

    All four of the main signs to the Gwynedd town will be altered to coincide with the Euro 2016 group stage match against England.

    Local councillor Dilwyn Morgan said he was "100% behind the move".

    The signs will be up for the duration of Wales' time in the competition.

    BalaImage source, Mari Williams
  19. England's clean sheet?published at 12:54 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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  20. AVIATOR ALERTpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 16 June 2016

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    Roy. In the centre circle. Saluting fans. In his aviators. Magnificent.