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Roy Hodgson: Wily old veteran who will be keen to make amends for England’s World Cup flop. It’s make or break for Hodgson, but will he cast aside his conservative shackles? Wayne Rooney: England’s record scorer, but goes into the tournament with many questioning his place in the team. Big clamour for a Harry Kane-Jamie Vardy strikeforce instead, Harry Kane: Backed up last season’s terrific scoring tally for Spurs with another goal-laden campaign. Has also scored for England, but this is where it really counts. Whisper this very quietly, but we may actually see the Three Lions wearing the red of Wales during the tournament after introducing it as a second strip for the Euros. Rampaged through their group with a 100 per cent winning record, including impressive triumphs over Switzerland. Rooney led the way with seven of England’s 31 goals. In Lens, Thursday June 16, 2pm kick-off. It will be the most talked about, hyped-up game of the group stages... and the action is bound to be just as good. BBC England are ranked fourth favourites behind France, Germany and Spain to win the tournament. They’re a 9-1 shot to lift the trophy. To qualify from the group, Hodgson’s men are 1-12 ON. So much will hinge on Hodgson’s team selection. If he’s bold, and goes with the in-from young guns, England can reach the semis. If he goes with his tried and trusted of Milner, Henderson and co, England won’t get beyond the quarter-finals. Whatever, while Wales will give them a right run for their money, they’ll still top Group B.