Euro 2016: Roy Hodgson’s England stars wander around their Chantilly base-camp as they prepare for crunch Wales game
ENGLAND’S stars have spent another day relaxing at their Chantilly base as they prepare for a crunch showdown against Wales on Thursday.
Despite all the talk between the Welsh and Three Lions aces ahead of the crucial clash in Lens, England’s players looked in good spirits.
Everton defender John Stones on Leo the Lion duty as England’s stars go for a wander around their Chantilly base ahead of crucial Wales showdown on Thursday
John Stones in particular was smiling as he patrolled the streets with team mascot Leo the Lion on his back, while Ryan Bertrand enjoyed a laugh during the trip.
Raheem Sterling, perhaps worrying for his place in the starting XI following an indifferent show in the demoralising draw against Russia on Saturday, looked perplexed by his phone.
Meanwhile Jack Wilshere, Kyle Walker and England’s goalscorer from Saturday – Eric Dier – were also snapped going for a stroll.
Raheem Sterling looks quizzically at his mobile phone as England take a stroll around their base in Chantilly in preparation for Thursday’s clash with WalesNorth London club rivals Jack Wilshere and Kyle Walker put their domestic differences to bed as they take a walk around England's Chantilly base together
Three Lions skipper Wayne Rooney looked in contemplative mood, while his Manchester United team-mate Marcus Rashford shared his focused expression.
Jordan Henderson, Chris Smalling and Jamie Vardy were also spotted taking in the sights and sounds of Chantilly as Roy Hodgson's men look to keep their tournament alive with a win over Wales.
England skipper Wayne Rooney looks in deep contemplation as he prepares to lead his Three Lions into must-win battle once more on Thursday against WalesSouthampton full back Ryan Bertrand looks in good spirits as he leaves the England team hotel in Chantilly on his way to training ahead of Wales showdown
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Earlier on Monday, Liverpool attacking midfielder Adam Lallana and club team-mate Henderson had a look around the French capital Paris.
The forward, 28, took to Instagram to show off a snap, captioned: "Chilling in Paris this afternoon."
Wales boss Chris Coleman's side themselves got themselves off to a flier with a 2-1 win over Slovakia earlier on Saturday.
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling enjoyed a solid game against Russia but was undone along with the rest of the England back-line in stoppage timeTottenham holding midfielder Eric Dier netted England's goal against Russia from a direct free-kick and is now arguably the first name on Roy Hodgson's team-sheet
Gareth Bale and Hal Robson-Kanu got the goals on the day for the Welsh, but they will face stiffer competition against Roy's boys.
England had much the better of the game against Russia, however, a defensive mindset allowed the Russians one chance, resulting in a goal as it so often does on the international stage.
Adam Lallana posted a snap of him and Liverpool team-mate Jordan Henderson during a day trip to Paris ahead of Thursday's crunch clash with group rivals Wales
Boss Hodgson is already considering tweaking his line-up, with Daniel Sturridge in line for a start ahead of the 'jaded' Harry Kane.
Regardless, England know they will need a win, while three points for Wales would seal their place in the last-16.
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