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Hal Robson-Kanu says Wales have the players to hurt England at Euro 2016

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Hal Robson-Kanu believes they have the players to upset England

Wales' goal hero Hal Robson-Kanu has told Sky Sports News HQ that England's players will not be getting any special treatment in Thursday's Euro 2016 showdown.

Chris Coleman's team go into the match knowing a victory against their British rivals could all but seal their qualification into the knock-out stages from Group B.

Robson-Kanu was a substitute against Slovakia on Saturday evening after suffering an Achilles injury last month, but ensured his place in Welsh football folklore, coming off the bench to score an 81st-minute winner.

"Preparations have already started. We've been in the gym this morning and our focus is very much on the next game," Robson-Kanu told Sky Sports News HQ.

"I think everyone knows what England have with the quality of players they have in the team. We will be fully aware of what to expect. 

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"Our approach won't change. It's always about what we can do, how we can affect the opposition.

"I think if we implement that correctly, we definitely have players that will hurt them."

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Robson-Kanu's third Wales goal secured a famous 2-1 victory and put them top of their section, with England and Russia drawing the other Group B game 1-1.

Hal Robson-Kanu of Wales celebrates scoring his team's second goal
Image: Welsh striker Hal Robson-Kanu enjoys his late winner against Slovakia

It was Wales' first ever appearance in the tournament and the 27-year-old was keen to praise the travelling fans. 

"It's amazing scoring for your nation at any time, let alone in a competition of this magnitude and when it means a lot to the nation. That one was definitely for the fans," added Kanu-Robson. 

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - JUNE 11:  Wales supporters show their support during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between Wales and Slovakia at Stade Matmut Atlanti
Image: Around 30,000 Wales supporters travelled to Bordeaux for the game

"[The support] was massive, we all felt like it was a home game.

"The build-up to the game and the feeling around Bordeaux, you could really feel the support. That carried on into the stadium and we were able to carry onto the pitch."

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