How have England and Wales compared at Euro 2016?

21 June 2016 11:23

Wales topped Group B at Euro 2016 after they beat Russia 3-0 and England could only manage a 0-0 draw against Slovakia on Monday. With Gareth Bale scoring in every group game Chris Coleman's side face an easier passage in the Round of 16 than the Three Lions.

Here, Football.co.uk compares how England and Wales shape up following their qualification from Group B.

WALES' EARLY SHOW

In a tournament where so many of the goals have arrived late - the average opening goal has come in the 44th minute - Wales' ability to strike early has given them an advantage.

Of the six goals to have been scored in the first half an hour at Euro 2016 so far, the Welsh have netted half of them. They have spent 57.4 per cent of their time on the pitch in a winning position while England, by comparison, are one of 10 teams to have scored exclusively in the second half of their matches.

ENGLAND'S LACK OF PUNCH

The Three Lions dominated all their group games for long spells but failed to make it count. They averaged 19.3 shots and faced just 5.0 per match - second only to Portugal, who they could play in the next round.

In contrast, Wales are one of the most clinical finishers in France, taking just 5.7 shots for each of their six goals. The Welsh took an average of 11.3 shots per match and hit 7.7 efforts on target. It is the highest at the tournament so far and double the average of 3.8 - far better than England's average of 5.0.

ENGLAND'S CHANGES

Boss Roy Hodgson made six changes against Slovakia, including bringing in Jack Wilshere who clearly lacked match sharpness, and has been widely criticised following their failure to win. Despite the reshuffle England still registered more shots (26) and more on target (six) than in their previous two Group B matches.

Hodgson has used 19 different players, with only Ross Barkley and John Stones the outfield players yet to play - while Wales have used 18.

Source: PA