1. Wales
  2. 8 updates

Wales to face England in Euro 2016 group stages

Chris Coleman's side were drawn in Group B for Euro 2016 where they will face England in France.

Live updates

'Wales have come a long way': Aaron Ramsey

Credit: Andrew Matthews/EMPICS Sport

Aaron Ramsey has warned England that Wales are ready to stun them at Euro 2016.

The Arsenal midfielder believes Chris Coleman's side have improved since last facing the Three Lions four years ago.

England have won the last four games between the nations without conceding a goal - having beaten Wales in qualifying for the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2012.

The teams play in Lens on June 16 next year and, with Wales having peaked in the world rankings at eighth in October, Ramsey insists they are a different proposition now.

I'm sure it'll be a lot closer this game - and it could go either way.

To be fair, I wanted England. I had a bit of luck. I think it'll be a great game for everyone who's involved in what'll be seen as a 'derby' if you like.

They (Arsenal team-mates Theo Walcott and Kieran Gibbs) have already been winding me up but I'm keeping quiet and seeing what happens on the day.

– Aaron Ramsey, Wales and Arsenal

Advertisement

  1. National

Coleman excited about 'electric' England clash

Roy Hodgson and Chris Coleman are set to face each other. Credit: PA

Wales manager Chris Coleman says their clash with England in Lens will be "electric".

Prior to the draw in Paris, Coleman had admitted he didn't want to face the Three Lions, but he'll now have to prepare his team to face Roy Hodgson's men.

"It's the one game I said I didn't want. They're a good team but so are we. The atmosphere will be electric."

Advertisement

Back to top

Latest ITV News reports