England vs Wales: What time does it start? How can I watch it live? What channel is it on?
A look ahead to the Group B Euro 2016 fixture
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WAYNE ROONEY: The England captain had his best game in midfield on Saturday, racking up 38 successful passes in Russia’s half (the most of any English player) and ending the match with an 86 per cent pass accuracy rate. Wales will prove a tougher test for Rooney with their midfield unlikely to give him the same amount of space that the Russians did.
Best stat…
England has played Wales 103 times, winning 68 of those matches. The last time Wales beat England was in the 1984 British Championship – Wales won 1-0 with Mark Hughes scoring in the 17th minute.
Player to watch…
GARETH BALE: The Welsh talisman will provide the English defence with a true test of their credentials; with lightning-quick pace, an amazing first touch, and the ability to score from almost any angle. Smalling and co. will have to be on top of their game to keep the Real Madrid man quiet.
Premier League interest…
England: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Fraser Forster (Southampton), Tom Heaton (Burnley); Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Kyle Walker,
Danny Rose (both Tottenham Hotspur), Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool); Dele Alli, Eric Dier (both Tottenham Hotspur), Ross Barkley (Everton), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, James Milner (all Liverpool), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal); Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford (both Manchester United), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool).
Wales: Wayne Hennessey (Crystal Palace), Danny Ward (Liverpool); Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Ashley Williams and Neil Taylor (both Swansea City), James Chester (West Bromwich Albion), James Collins (West Ham United); Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Joe Ledley, Jonathan Williams (both Crystal Palace), Joe Allen (Liverpool), Andy King (Leicester City); Sam Vokes (Burnley).
Past three-meetings…
England 1 Wales 0 – Euro 2012 Qualifying Round, Group Stages
Wales 0 England 2 – Euro 2012 Qualifying Round, Group Stages
Wales 0 England 1 – Fifa World Cup 2006 Qualifying Round, Group Stages
Vital information…
Kick-off: 2PM
TV: Live on BBC One
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