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Coleman says his players don't do 'mind games'

Chris Coleman admits he is fed up of the "small talk" surrounding the England-Wales game and says it is time to get down to business.

There has been plenty of pre-match hype to Thursday's all-British Euro 2016 affair in Lens, with both camps looking to score points off the field before kick-off.

Coleman said his side has been forced to deal with the 'circus' surrounding England. Credit: PA

Gareth Bale has been a central figure in the plot, saying Wales have more pride and passion than England, a remark which Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson branded as "disrespectful".

But Wales manager Coleman called it a "circus" when England are involved, and said his priority was keeping his players focused for the game and disciplined during it.

"We can't worry about upsetting the opposition, whoever they are," said Coleman.

"And we can't be afraid to give our opinions. Whatever the lads think, that's up to them.

"It was always going to turn into this: he said this, he said that. It's about what happens on the pitch.

"All that other stuff is irrelevant. We don't go into mind games.

"Let's just get down to business tomorrow. This is small talk. It means nothing to me."

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