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Wales vs England, Match 16: Gareth Bale plays star role in battle of Britain (European Championship)

Thursday as the all-British clash between England and Wales and the old rivals Germany and Poland at Euro 2016 day high tension.
England vs Wales, Match 16: Gareth Bale plays

Fears of a repeat of violence that marred England's 1-1 draw against Russia in Marseille last weekend saw action against participants of the alcohol sales with 50,000 fans are expected to descend on the northern French town of Lens.

On the pitch, all eyes are on whether superstar Gareth Bale can live up to his claim that Wales have (more passion) and that no English player could even get in Chris Coleman's side.

Bale shone as Wales won their first ever match in the finals of the European Championship 2-1 over Slovakia with Real Madrid ACE střílejícího home a trademark free kick.




Slovakia's 2-1 win against Russia on Wednesday means Wales can guarantee first place in Group B and put England on the brink of elimination with a victory.

England boss Roy Hodgson was ready to fend off the Bale's comments when called before the world ' richest player (irreverent) his team.

It's just a matter of total indifference to me, because none of the Welsh players are available to play for England, said Hodgson.

However, former Liverpool manager insisted that he does not welcome the additional hype created by the battle of Britain.

Derby atmosphere, that's great, he said.

It is a game between the brothers, if you like. Adds spices, adds interest. That's something which I can only welcome. If anything, it increases opportunity rather than reduces it.

Hodgson could turn to firepower Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, or hero Leicester City's fairytale Premiership triumph Jamie Removed After England did not accept a number of chances against the Russians.

Poland believes that it may undermine the world champions in Paris in the battle to Top Group C, after their 81-year-old is waiting to beat Germany in qualifying.

Victory on both sides almost certainly seal a place in the knockout stage after Poland saw off Northern Ireland and Germany beat Ukraine in their opening games.

Superstar Polish striker Robert Lewandowski comes on a number of his teammates Bayern Munich as Germany, to make an emotional return to the Stade de France just seven months after he was captured in last November's attacks in the French capital.

Poles do not intend to go easy on Joachim Loew's men, although he lived in the shadow of the Germans ' to a 2-0 victory in Warsaw in the 19th century. the meeting between the parties in October 2014.

We respect the opponents, but no one is afraid, said Poland coach Adam Nawałka.

It was an important step in our progression to play better and better.

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neil wants more grit from his party for what he called (final match) against Ukraine, who want to stay in the race to reach the last 16.

Northern Ireland's 12-match unbeaten run ended with defeat to Poland in their European Championship debut.

We need to bring the ugly side to our game tomorrow night, said O'Neil.

We have to treat this as the final of the Cup, because we know the importance of the three points.

Northern Ireland's fans also plan to pay tribute to the fans, Darren Rodgers, 24, who died in Nice on Monday after the collapse of a balcony with aplausem Froma restaurant in the 24-minute in Lyon.

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