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England national football team
European Championship | Group Stage
Jun 16, 2016 at 2pm UK
 
Wales national football team

2-1

Vardy (56'), Sturridge (92')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Bale (42')

The Match

Match Report

Daniel Sturridge scores a 92nd-minute winner as England come from one goal behind to beat Wales 2-1 in Lens and take control of Group B at Euro 2016.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Group B clash between England and Wales from Lens, which ended in a 2-1 England win.

Team News

England manager Roy Hodgson names an unchanged lineup for the Group B clash against Wales in Lens at Euro 2016.

Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aaron Ramsey: 'Wales have a better team than England'
Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey believes that the Dragons are better than England as the two British sides prepare to meet at Euro 2016.
Jun 14, 19:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gareth Bale: 'Wales not interested in mind games'
Wales forward Gareth Bale says that he and his teammates are not interested in "mind games" ahead of their Euro 2016 clash with England.
Jun 14, 13:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Adam Lallana: 'We will not solely focus on Gareth Bale when we play Wales'
England midfielder Adam Lallana insists that the team will not just focus on Gareth Bale when they face Wales on Thursday at Euro 2016.
Jun 14, 12:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England midfielder Jack Wilshere: 'We don't like Wales'
Jack Wilshere responds to Gareth Bale's criticism of England by claiming that the Three Lions are not fond of Wales anyway.
Jun 14, 10:46
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wales boss Chris Coleman warns players against complacency
Wales manager Chris Coleman warns his players against complacency ahead of their Euro 2016 showdown with England.
Jun 13, 21:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wales advise ticketless fans not to travel to Lille, Lens amid fears of violence
The Football Association of Wales warns ticketless fans not to travel to Lille or Lens for Thursday's Euro 2016 game against England.
Jun 13, 17:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Peter Shilton expecting England to beat Wales
Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton backs Roy Hodgson's side to beat Wales in their Euro 2016 Group B clash due to their superior quality.
Jun 13, 13:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Eric Dier: 'Wales game is massive'
England midfielder Eric Dier talks up the importance of his side's second Euro 2016 group game against Wales.
Jun 13, 13:27
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England boss Roy Hodgson hits back at Gareth Bale's "disrespectful" comments
England manager Roy Hodgson hits back at "disrespectful" Gareth Bale for claiming that the Three Lions lack pride and passion.
Jun 13, 10:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wayne Hennessey expects to return for Wales against England
Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey says that he will have an injection in an attempt to be fit for the Dragons' Euro 2016 Group B match against England in Lens on Thursday.
Jun 12, 23:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gareth Bale: 'Wales have a lot more passion and pride than England'
Wales winger Gareth Bale claims that the Dragons will demonstrate more pride and passion than England when they meet at Euro 2016.
Jun 10, 23:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ian Rush: 'England will not beat Wales at Euro 2016'
Wales legend Ian Rush does not expect England to beat Chris Coleman's side when they meet on June 16 at Euro 2016.
Mar 31, 19:55
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