Bale plays star role in battle of Britain

Local pride is at stake on Thursday as an all-British clash between England and Wales and old rivals Germany and Poland dominate a Euro 2016 day of high tension. Fears of a repeat of violence that marred England's 1-1 draw against Russia in Marseille last weekend have seen a clampdown on alcohol sales with 50,000 fans expected to descend on the northern French city of Lens. On the field, all eyes are on whether superstar Gareth Bale can live up to his claims that Wales have "more passion" and that no English player would even get into Chris Coleman's side.