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    LIVE England - Slovakia OPTA stats, goals and commentary!

    England face Slovakia this evening in a game that will be decisive for both teams.

    Having achieved a very late breakthrough against Wales courtesy of Daniel Sturridge, it now appears that Roy Hodgson will start both the Liverpool striker and Jamie Vardy against Marek Hamsik's side.

    Beyond that, Nathaniel Clyne, Ryan Bertrand, Jordan Henderson and Jack Wilshere are also set to make an appearance, as England try to earn the win that will guarantee them top spot in Group B.

    Slovakia, for their part, recovered from defeat to Wales with a brilliant dismantling of Russia's defence in the first half, Vladimir Weiss' excellent goal only surpassed by the man who provided him with the assist, a certain Marek Hamsik.

    The Napoli star will hope that his team can overcome their opponents, having had a couple of up-and-down performances so far. Even against Russia, Slovakia were reduced to the defensive after taking a 2-0 lead, and looked exhausted towards the end. A draw would be enough for both sides to all but guarantee qualification to the knockout stages.

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