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Euro 2016: England name an unchanged team for Group B clash with Wales as Joe Ledley returns

Roy Hodgson keeps faith with Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane for crunch match in Lens

ROY HODGSON has named an unchanged side for England's crunch Euro 2016 clash with Wales.

Hodgson has decided to keep faith with the team that started the 1-1 draw with Russia on Saturday for the eagerly anticipated match in Lens.

 Raheem Sterling starts against Wales with Daniel Sturridge on the bench
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Raheem Sterling starts against Wales with Daniel Sturridge on the benchCredit: Getty Images
 Raheem Sterling failed to shine in the opening game draw against Russia
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Raheem Sterling failed to shine in the opening game draw against RussiaCredit: Getty Images

That means Manchester City star Raheem Sterling gets another chance to impress after a disappointing display against the Russians.

And Harry Kane has beaten off competition from Jamie Vardy to be the lone striker as Hodgson adopts and attacking 4-3-2-1 formation.

Wales boss Chris Coleman has made three changes from the opening day victory over Slovakia.

 Joe Ledley comes in from the start as Wales take on England
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Joe Ledley comes in from the start as Wales take on EnglandCredit: PA:Press Association

Wayne Hennessey returns in place of Danny Ward in goal, while Joe Ledley and Hal Robson-Kanu also come in for Jonny Williams and David Edwards

 

Wales: Hennessey, Gunter, Chester, Williams (c), Taylor, Davies, Ledley, Ramsey, Allen, Robson-Kanu, Bale

England: Hart, Walker, Cahill, Smalling, Bertrand, Dier, Rooney, Alli, Lallana, Sterling, Kane

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