England boss Roy Hodgson says his players should be "ashamed" if they allow Wales' pre-match barbs to affect their performance on Thursday.

Both Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have made controversial comments over the make-up of the England team and their pride and passion compared to the Welsh.

"I'm surprised people focusing so much on talking, and if we were really taking seriously what people are saying or reported to be saying or allowed it any way to affect concentration, we would be ashamed of ourselves.

"I'm surprised the questions are coming our way because talk is talk and action on the field is action on the field."