Dinard (France): After claiming “bragging rights” over England, Wales star Gareth Bale said he was savouring the prospect of a new Battle of Britain against Northern Ireland at the European Championship finals.

Wales stole a march over England by finishing top of Group B despite losing the clash between the two, and Bale was clearly delighted. “It is a moral victory for us. It gives you bragging rights to finish top. It is always nice to get one over on the English,” he said.