Slovakia 0-0 England, Russia 0-3 Wales, Uefa Euro 2016 - Three Lions endure frustrating night

Full-time: Slovakia 0-0 England, Russia 0-3 Wales

All over! And Wales finish top of Group B, after England fail to find the net against a feeble-looking Slovakian side. They huffed and puffed all night but couldn't break their opponents down.

Thanks for joining our coverage of the finale to Group B. Welsh fans, it's time to celebrate!

How long is to be added? Five. That's the number held up on the electronic board, which seems a little generous, but hey-ho.

Tick-tock, tick-tock... time is ebbing away for England. Henderson, now, crosses from the right but Kane jumps too early and the ball screws wide of the post.

Meanwhile, it ought to be said that as brilliant as Wales have been tonight, Russia have looked woeful. There's just no energy or passion in what they're doing.

Gareth Bale, the tournament's top scorer, has been subbed for the last few minutes of the game. A good call, that.

It's one-way traffic with five minutes remaining. England have a very attack-minded team on the field, but they're struggling to fashion clear-cut chances now.

Wayne Rooney drags their latest effort wide of the upright.

Less than ten minutes to go. England have had 19 attempts on goal, but it's still scoreless.

Remember, though, England found a late winner against Wales last time out, so don't rule anything out. Time for a hero to step forwards...

A centre-back, Skriniar, comes on in place of Weiss, who has been on the periphery of the match.

The Slovaks are happy to play for a point, clearly. They are eyeing that third-place finish.

By the way, Gareth Bale is now Wales' all-time highest goalscorer in major tournaments. He has only scored three goals, mind you.

Sturridge is played through by Eric Dier but with the ball dipping over his left shoulder, the Liverpool striker fails to find the right contact. It doesn't look like it's going to be England's night.

Sturridge is making way now and on comes Harry Kane, who will be desperate to find the net.

Less than 20 minutes left and England's search for a goal goes on, and on, and on. They have dominated this match so far.

GOAL: Russia 0-3 Wales (Bale)

He's done it again! Bale makes it three goals in three games to secure Wales' place in the next round. What a gem!

Ramsey finds Bale, who pokes it home past Igor Akinfeev to make it 3-0. And with that, Bale is the tournament's top goalscorer, too.

Eric Dier steps out from his position and unleashes a powerful effort from distance, although it was always drifting wide.

As things stand, remember, Wales will progress as the group winners. Chris Coleman's men are still beating Russia 2-0.

Alli almost makes an immediate impression! The substitute gets on the end of Jordan Henderson's cross from the right side but, on the volley, he can only direct his effort at a defender on the line. Slovakia survive - but again, I've no idea how.

On reflection, that was a sensational clearance from Martin Skrtel. Stopped a certain goal.

Wilshere had a poor game in truth. The Arsenal man was a fraction off the pace and was caught in possession too often.

Meanwhile, Dele Alli is being brought on in place of Adam Lallana, who started decently before fading somewhat.

Vladimir Weiss dribbles the ball into the England area and his shot is blocked before Hart pounces on it low to his right side. A little warning for England, that.

And now time for a substitution for England, with Rooney replacing Wilshere for the last 30-odd minutes.

At the other end, Bertrand goes racing up the right for the umpteenth time this evening, only to blaze his right-footed effort over the bar. Another chance comes and goes for the Three Lions.

Slovakia haven't really offered ANYTHING as an attacking force... until now. Miscommunication between Hart and Smalling almost leads to calamity. The Manchester United man tried to chest the ball back to his goalkeeper - but it almost went horribly wrong.

We're back under way, then. Forty-five minutes left for England to find a goal and make their lives a great deal easier.

No changes, by the way. And here's another reminder of the teams:

Slovakia: Kozacik, Pekarik, Skrtel, Durica, Hubocan, Kucka, Pecovsky, Hamsik, Mak, Duda, Weiss.

Subs: Mucha, Gyomber, Gregus, Sestak, Stoch, Nemec, Hrosovsky, Skriniar, Salata, Svento, Duris, Novota.

England: Hart, Clyne, Cahill, Smalling, Bertrand, Henderson, Dier, Wilshere, Lallana, Vardy, Sturridge.

Subs: Forster, Walker, Rose, Milner, Sterling, Kane, Rooney, Stones, Barkley, Alli, Rashford, Heaton.

Half-time: Slovakia 0-0 England, Russia 0-2 Wales

So England produced plenty of huff and puff in the opening period, but they're yet to blow the house in.

Wales, on the other hand, are flying in Toulouse, playing their best football of the tournament to give themselves a two-goal advantage at the break.

Another well-worked move from England leads to a chance for Jordan Henderson, who hits a first-time volley at the keeper. The Three Lions are getting closer and closer and closer, though.

Slovakia are against the ropes and waiting for the bell to ring, in boxing parlance. One added minute to be played.

Vardy makes a break up the left side and is rugby tackle to the ground. How is that not a booking, referee? Anyway, we move on - and England's search for that all-important first goal continues...

Less than five minutes until half-time now. England have played impressively without managing to find the net.

One slight - and I mean slight - criticism of England so far has been the performance of Jack Wilshere, who has been caught in possession a bit too often.

The Arsenal man barely played at all last season and perhaps, he's still shaking off some of the rust.

It's wave after wave of England pressure now. Joe Hart has barely had a kick, but they're yet to find the goal that their general play deserves.

Clyne, Lallana and Vardy have all been very bright in the opening 35 minutes of this match.

Now it's Lallana's turn to spurn a glorious chance. The Liverpool man plays a one-two with his clubmate Clyne - who's having a great game - but flashes his effort straight at the keeper.

I've no idea how it's still 0-0 in Saint-Etienne...

.... and now for England, Clyne pulls a terrific cross back for the Three Lions' onrushing attackers. However, a Slovakian defender just manages to clear it before someone in red can get there.

Clyne has been really lively in the opening few minutes, justifying his selection in this team so far.

A scare for Wales now, but Artem Dzyuba's shot is very well saved by Wayne Hennessey. That aside, the Welsh have been brilliant in the opening half an hour.

Chris Coleman's men do not look to have been bothered by their narrow loss to England last week.

England have largely dominated so far and have definitely fashioned the better chances. But they'll need to stick one of them away if they are to top the group, assuming Wales can maintain or extend their lead.

GOAL: Russia 0-2 Wales (Taylor)

Wales are within touching distance of the next round already! Neil Taylor is the hero on this occasion - the fullback pokes the ball home from close range at the second time of asking to send Wales into dreamland.

England should be 1-0 up! Jamie Vardy latches onto a long ball and finds himself in a one-on-one scenario - but the Leicester man hits his effort straight at the onrushing goalkeeper.

Meanwhile, a nice passing move from England on the edge of the Slovakia area. It's slick, one-two stuff, but Lallana drags his effort wide in the end.

The noise coming from the England fans is deafening, by the way.

GOAL: Russia 0-1 Wales (Ramsey)

Wales have taken the lead in Toulouse through Aaron Ramsey! Joe Allen slips an absolutely perfect pass into the Arsenal man, who calmly slips the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper.

What a start for Chris Coleman's men, who have started the match very brightly.

Oh, Daniel Sturridge goes desperately close to scoring his second goal of the tournament!

Jamie Vardy nods the ball on inside the Slovakia area, but from a few yards out, the Liverpool man sends his effort fractionally wide of the post. Good link-up play between the new boys, though.

Slovaki's Juraj Kucka picks up the ball in the England half and unleashes a powerful effort from distance. That was always rising, however.

In case you were wondering - and I'm sure you're not with so long left - England will top the group and Wales will progress in second place if things stay like this.

In the early minutes, it's obvious Jordan Henderson has been charged with getting close to Hamsik, who is Slovakia's best player. The Liverpool man is not giving him any space whatsoever.

At the other end, meanwhile, Clyne goes flying up the right wing and cuts the ball back to Jamie Vardy, but the Premier League-winning striker deflects his effort over the top of the bar.

England are playing at a good tempo.

England are wearing red this evening and the Slovaks - the supposed home side - are in their white strip.

The Three Lions are dominating the ball early on, showing no obvious signs of nerves. Lallana looks lively on the left side, too, in the first couple of minutes.

A huge English contingent in the crowd proudly belt out the national anthem, and the less-noticeable Slovaks follow suit shortly afterwards.

Right, all the pre-match guff is done and dusted - and we're ready for the real stuff to begin.

Here we go...!

The players emerge from the tunnel and go through the usual pre-match pageantry, meaning we're moments away from kick-off in the final games of Group B.

Given the team he has selected, this is an especially big night for Roy Hodgson, who has put his reputation on the line.

For England fans, the stadium in St Etienne ought to hold a real significance. It is the place where David Beckham was sent off against Argentina, Michael Owen scored his wonder goals and the Three Lions' hopes of winning the 1998 World Cup went down the toilet.

Right, only 20 minutes to go until kick-off now. How are your nerves holding up?

In case you missed it earlier, here's a reminder of the team news from the England game.

England: Hart: Clyne, Cahill, Smalling, Bertrand; Wilshere, Dier, Henderson; Lallana, Sturridge, Vardy

Slovakia: Slovakia: Kozacik, Hubocan, Pekarík, Durica, Skrtel, Kucka, Pecovsky, Hamšík, Weiss, Mak, Duda

England manager Roy Hodgson, speaking to ITV Sport: "I don't think [it is a gamble]. We have a strong squad of players. We believe in these players and they are more than capable of doing a job. It is the right time to do it.

"Jordan Henderson is experienced and Jack Wilshere, despite his age, is also experienced.

"I don't make decisions with hindsight, I make them based on what is good for the squad. Tonight will be a chance for those players to show that they can do that job and I fully believe they can.

"It keeps competition for places high. if we do progress a lot of players will have tasted football at the tournament."

The two stadiums are filling up fast in anticipation of a dramatic night of football in France.

The players are currently going through their last-minute preparations with less than 30 minutes until kick-off. Time for a hero to step forward...

In the absence of Harry Kane tonight, there is a huge opportunity for Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy to make another mark on this tournament, following their impressive displays against Wales.

They are two outstanding forwards and they certainly have sufficient ability to score goals against the Slovaks.

Around 45 minutes until kick-off, then, in our two matches tonight and you might imagine there will be a few butterflies in the stomach of Roy Hodgson, who has made some bold selection decisions.

Is he wise, or foolish? We should have the answer to that question in a couple of hours or so...

A quick line in relation to the team news, and Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Wayne Rooney does not have a hamstring injury, as had been suggested.

The captain is simply being rested or rotated, however you choose to dress it up.

Breaking Team News:

Sam Vokes comes in for Robson-Kanu, but Ledley is fit to take the field for the Welsh after coming off against England.

Wales: Hennessey, Gunther, Chester, Williams, Taylor, Davies, Ledley, Ramsey, Allen, Vokes, Bale

Russia: Akinfeev, Smolnikov, Ignashevich, Berezutski, Kombarov, Glushakov, Mamaev, Smolov, Shirokov, Kokorin, Dzyuba

Breaking Team News:

Clyne, Bertrand, Wilshere, Henderson, Vardy and Sturridge come in for Walker, Rose, Alli, Rooney, Vardy and Sterling, all of whom are dropped. Sorry, I mean rested.

England: Hart: Clyne, Cahill, Smalling, Bertrand; Wilshere, Dier, Henderson; Lallana, Sturridge, Vardy

Slovakia: Slovakia: Kozacik, Hubocan, Pekarík, Durica, Skrtel, Kucka, Pecovsky, Hamšík, Weiss, Mak, Duda

As we wait for the team news to filter through, here's something to consider...

Roy Hodgson is ready to risk England's participation at the 2016 European Championships by making as many as six changes ahead of their game against Slovakia.

The Times reports that the manager is set to drop key players, who featured during their games against Russia and Wales and hand a chance to players who are yet to play a game in the tournament.

The biggest casualty is set to be captain Wayne Rooney, who will be among six players set to miss out on a starting role against the Slovakians.

What the managers say

Jan Kozak (Slovakia): "I am going to make some changes to the team again, because the game demands it. England will be a different proposition from Russia – I know that very well. They play a different way, so we have to do something to prepare for that. To be honest, we do not have a strong enough team to play an open game against a team like England. We have to focus on our style if we want to be successful.

"We have tried to prepare as well as we possibly can and we're looking forward to it. As for England's attack, we might say one thing, then something entirely different could happen on the day. We need to show respect to our opponent, but we also carry a threat ourselves."

What the managers say...

Roy Hodgson (England): "The players are in good shape. It wouldn't be a problem if I wanted to keep the same side, but there are players who would like to play and have been knocking on the door. Jamie [Vardy] and Daniel [Sturridge] did very well when they came on and would like another chance. We have options in those front positions. It's a decision that has to be made.

There are lots in the Slovakia team who we have to watch out for. The front line, with [Marek] Hamsik, [Ondrej] Duda and [Vladimír] Weiss are good attacking players. All we can do is hope our performance on the night is good enough to beat them."

Russia vs Wales preview

Russia were forced to settle for a draw against England and suffered a defeat at the hands of Slovakia and are at the bottom of the table with just a point. Despite that, they have a chance of making it to the next round if they manage to beat Wales.

A second spot for Russia will be guaranteed, if England beat Slovakia in the other fixture scheduled on 20 June. Should this happen, Russia and the Three Lions will make it to the next round of the tournament.

Should the clash between England and Slovakia end in a draw and Russia manage to beat Wales, then Slovakia and Russia will have four points and the team with the better goal difference will finish in second spot.

On the other hand, if Wales beat Russia and the Three Lions settle for a draw, the former will finish on top of Group B.

It's as clear as mud, eh?!

Slovakia vs England preview

England are yet to seal a place in the Round of 16 and need at least a point against Slovakia to ensure their progress. They have to get all three points if they want to guarantee top spot in Group B and guarantee a favourable draw in the next phase of the competition.

Roy Hodgson, however, is apparently ready to gamble on the Three Lions' place in the tournament and ring in the changes.

Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge are likely to start following their impressive showing during England's 2-1 win over Wales, while Dele Alli could make way for Jack Wilshere in midfield.

Meanwhile, the manager could also be tempted to rest full-backs Kyle Walker and Danny Rose and give Ryan Bertrand and Nathaniel Clyne an outing in defence.

Good evening and welcome to IBTimes UK's coverage of the final round of fixtures in Group B.

In case you've been living on the moon, you won't need me to remind you that this is the group that contains England and Wales, and both of the home nations will be looking to secure their passage into the round-of-16 tonight.

We'll bring you the all-important team news as soon as we get it, so stay tuned...