Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has issued a rallying cry ahead of England's crucial Group B encounter against local rivals Wales at Euro2016.

The Three Lions, who drew their opening group game against Russia, will face Wales in the crunch clash in Lens on Thursday with Chris Coleman's side currently sit at the top of their group following their win against Slovakia.

Ahead of the monumental encounter, Wilshere has suggested that England are ready for an enormous battle with their neighbours.

"We know that Wales don't like us," Wilshere said.

"Do we like them? Not really!

"We know it is going to be a tough game and there are going to be tackles. It is going to be like a Premier League game.

"It gives us a chance to show the nation we have got a lot of passion. We are here to win and we are here for business.

"If we go out there and put in a good performance and win the game we are in a great position."