England have fully-fit squad ahead of Slovakia Euro 2016 showdown

Euro 2016 group stage qualification Transformations The top two teams in each group are guaranteed to qualify for the round of 16 at Euro 2016, and they will be joined by the four best third-place teams. There are six groups. In the event that two or more teams finish level on points within a group, the tiebreakers are as follows: 1. Head-to-head points between the teams in question. 2. Head-to-head goal difference between the teams...

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Slovakia boss Jan Kozak delighted to draw with England

Slovakia boss Jan Kozak delighted to draw with England Slovakia coach Jan Kozak said he was surprised to have ended Group B with four points after the loss to Wales and expressed his delight at holding England to a goalless draw. Slovakia lost their opener 2-1 to Wales but they hit back to record a convincing 2-1 success over Russia and then managed to snatch a point against England. They therefore secured four points and appear likely to...

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Jamie Vardy anonymous as England settle

Jamie Vardy anonymous as England settle for dull 0-0 draw vs. Slovakia A frustrating evening for England saw them draw 0-0 with Slovakia and finish second in Group B, but they are still through to the next round of the European Championships. It was a little difficult to get upset about this performance, blunt as it was, against a Slovakia side that defended superbly, though there were clearly flaws in the way England tried and failed to break...

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The more England change, the more they remain the same

The more England change, the more they remain the same SAINT-ETIENNE, France -- Roy Hodgson must sometimes look at his available players and wonder what difference any of his choices makes. If he maintains direction, the way he did between England's first and second matches at Euro 2016, he is criticized for his conservatism and his side looks flat. If he undertakes a near-complete shift -- the way he did before Monday's group-stage finale...

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England have fully-fit squad

England have fully-fit squad ahead of Slovakia  England have no serious concerns ahead of their final Euro 2016 group match against Slovakia. All 23 players trained on Sunday ahead of the trip to Saint-Etienne, although third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton did not do ball work due to a mildly-sprained finger. The Burnley shot-stopper sustained the knock during training on Saturday evening, but nothing is broken so he is expected to be...

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England finish second in Group B

England finish second in Group B     England had to settle for second place in Group B as they were held to a goalless draw by Slovakia in Saint-Etienne. England had gone into the match as group leaders but they could not make the pressure pay against Slovakia and, with Wales beating Russia 3-0, they have to settle for second, with Slovakia finishing third with four points. England boss Roy Hodgson made six changes from the 2-1...

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Gareth Bale and Wales control Russia to finish top of Group B

Gareth Bale and Wales control Russia to finish top of Group B Neil Taylor scored a rare goal to help Wales beat Russia.  Gareth Bale's third goal at Euro 2016 helped Wales cruise into the knockout stage as Group B winners with a dominant 3-0 win over Russia on Monday. Aaron Ramsey scored early and Neil Taylor added his first international goal before Bale's second-half effort as Wales finished top of the group after runners-up England...

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Austria Squard

Austria Squard COACH Marcel Koller In charge since October 2011. Final tournament GOALKEEPERS NameDate of birthAgeClubPlayedGoals conceded Robert Almer (1)20/03/198432Austria Wien12 Heinz Lindner (12)17/07/199025Frankfurt-- Ramazan Özcan (23)28/06/198431Ingolstadt-- Name Robert Almer (1) Heinz Lindner (12) Ramazan Özcan (23) DEFENDERS NameDate...

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