Euro 2016 as it happened: Relive Thursday's action as England beat Wales and Northern Ireland stun Ukraine

Relive Thursday's Euro 2016 action

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Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Thursday’s European Championship group stage action.

• England beat Wales 2-1 to go top of Group B
• Daniel Sturridge scores injury-time winner for England
• Jamie Vardy comes off substitutes' bench to equalise
• Wales take the lead through a Gareth Bale free-kick
• Both England and Wales can still qualify for Euro 2016 last-16
• Northern Ireland stun Ukraine with 2-0 win
• Germany and Poland draw blanks in Paris

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13 mins: Why bother with 30 yard passes when you can indulge with 30 yard shots? That must have been the thought in Wayne Rooney's mind as he lined up a long range effort at goal. What was in his mind seconds later as the ball soared into the Welsh supporters in the stand is another matter.

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16 mins: There are mild claims for a penalty from Dele Alli as Ben Davies puts two hands on the Tottenham midfielder's back as a pass is sent his way. There's a definite push from his clubmate, but referee Felix Brych - a doctor of law - is not interested in adhering to these rules, and waves play on.