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Euro2016: Allen and Ramsey also worth worrying about, not just Wales star Bale says Lallana

Adam Lallana insists England cannot only focus on Gareth Bale in Thursday's clash with Wales.

The Real Madrid star has riled the Three Lions with his comments suggesting the Dragons have more passion and team spirit than the English, indicating that he could be the centre of attention in Lens.

There is also the fact that Bale is one of the classiest players in world football but Liverpool midfielder Lallana has made it clear that there are a few other dangerous outlets in Chris Coleman's line-up that the England side ned to be concerned with.

"You don't want to leave your team too vulnerable on the counter-attack with players like Gareth Bale playing, and the strengths and qualities that he has, but it's not a one-man show," he said.

"They've got plenty of other good players.

"I have the pleasure of playing with Joe Allen and know what a talent he is.

"Aaron Ramsey is another one who is very talented, so we can't just put all our focus on Gareth, then get a sucker punch from one of their other good players.

"It's right we respect the whole team and look at their strengths and weaknesses, and figure out how we are going to beat them."

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