Wales and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey spoke to the media at the team’s base in Dinard on Tuesday, 48 hours before Wales play England.

Gareth Bale insists he has not been playing mind games with England – but says none of their players would get into the Wales side. The Real Madrid star was clearly enjoying himself again on Tuesday afternoon when he spoke to the media ahead of Thursday’s Euro 2016 transported derby against England.

Aled Davies shattered his own world record to bag his second gold at the IPC Athletics European Championships. The Bridgend-born powerhouse threw 54.14m in the F42 discus – adding a staggering five metres to his own mark to retain his title in Grosseto.

Warren Gatland says Wales’ embarrassing defeat to the Chiefs has undermined his options over selection for the Test series. Gatland saw the tour of New Zealand nose-dive as his midweek side were hammered 40-7 by the Chiefs of Waikato on Tuesday at the FMG Stadium.

Chris Coleman has warned England that Gareth Bale will walk the walk after talking the talk that angered their manager. Roy Hodgson claimed Bale was being “disrespectful” after the Wales talisman said England could not match their Euro 2016 group rivals for passion.

Geraint Thomas jumped up into the top 10 On the Tour de Suisse after a wet and wild stage three. The Cardiff-born crossed the line at Rheinfelden in 13th spot three seconds after stage winner Peter Sagan to take ninth spot.

Lauren Williams struck gold again as the teenage taekwondo sensation triumphed in the Greece Open in Salonika. In her first outing since becoming European champion last month, the 17-year-old Gwent fighter defeated Germany’s Vanessa Koerndl 22-12 to win the -67kg title.

Wales fans without tickets have been advised to stay away from Lens and the Euro 2016 clash with England. Even though Wales manager Chris Coleman has voiced his sympathy for Welsh supporters who would like to make it to the French city to continue their own tournament party, the Football Association of Wales have urged them to go elsewhere.

Wayne Hennessey remains a major doubt to return to the Wales team to face England on Thursday. The Crystal Palace goalkeeper was unable to train with the rest of the squad at their Euro 2016 base on Monday and manager Chris Coleman has stressed that Tuesday will be a critical indicator of whether or not Hennessey is going to recover from his back strain.

Wayne Hennessey sat out training with Wales on Monday morning, but the goalkeeper insists he can still be fit for the England game. Hennessey was the only absentee among the squad who trained for the first time since their stunning 2-1 victory in their opening match at Euro 2016.

Aaron Ramsey says England hold no fear for Wales as the rivals gear up for the Euro 2016 battle of Britain. The Wales midfielder – his country’s most high profile Premier League player – believes victory over Slovakia has infused the team with self-belief ahead of Thursday’s clash in Lens.

Colin Ingram has paid tribute to his fellow batsmen, but it was his brilliant 95 not out which steered Glamorgan to another one-day win on Sunday. The South African timed his innings to perfection as Glamorgan continued their winning run in white ball cricket by beating Kent Spitfires by three wickets at Canterbury in the Royal London One-Day Cup.

George North is set to return home after being ruled out of the rest of Wales’ tour to New Zealand with a hamstring injury. The British Lions wing suffered the injury in the 39-21 loss to the All Blacks on Saturday when tackling Waisake Naholo late on at Eden Park.

Geraint Thomas kept in title contention at the Tour de Suisse after finishing in the main bunch on stage two in Baar. The Cardiff-born rider finished in the main pack in 13th spot three seconds down on Peter Sagan who won the stage.

Hal Robson-Kanu has had a taste of Euro 2016 glory and wants more against England – even if it puts his birth country on the brink of elimination. The Wales striker scored only his third international goal to give his adopted nation their 2-1 victory over Slovakia in Bordeaux on Sunday.

Geraint Thomas made a strong start to his bid for victory in the Tour de Suisse on Saturday. The Cardiff-born flier clocked a time of of seven minutes and 50 seconds around the near four-mile long prologue course in Baar.

Wales 2-1 Slovakia – Player Ratings: Wales are stronger together but how did the players perform individually? After 58 years staring at the oven, Wales finally got another taste of an international tournament and it was sweet. Gareth Bale’s free kick after 10 minutes gave Wales the lead. Slovakian substitute Duda scored on the hour with literally his first touch, then, after weathering a Slovakian storm, Hal Robson-Kanu sent the Wales fans wild when he scuffed in Wales’ winner. Dai Sport columnist Ross Tyson gives his verdict.

Chris Coleman gives his reaction after Wales beat Slovakia 2-1 in their opening match at Euro 2016.

A mis-hit shot by Hal Robson-Kanu earned Wales a triumphant return after 58 years away – the scuff that dreams are made of. The substitute rolled home the winner against Slovakia to earn a 2-1 victory in Wales’ opening match of Euro 2016 in Bordeaux.

Wales have called Scarlets utility back Rhys Patchell and Ospreys wing Keelan Giles to New Zealand as injury cover as fears grow that George North is out of the tour. North hobbled off during Wales’ 39-21 defeat at Eden Park and the initial prognosis does not look good for the British & Irish Lions star.