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Euro2016: Northern Ireland fans lift us when we are tired - Evans

West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans says that the Northern Ireland fans have proved to be the 12th-man for the team during Euro2016.

The Northern Ireland team will be hoping more of the same from their passionate supporters during the last 16 clash with Wales in Paris on Saturday.

"We appreciate everything that they've done for us since they've been here," Evans said of the support.

"We're still getting videos and snapchats, all the lads are seeing it all over the internet.

"They're still singing their hearts out and they've been here two weeks, some of them. You almost think, how are they still doing this?

"Sometimes, when you're in a big game like that (Germany game), you're thinking the atmosphere won't be as good as the first two games and then you see all the videos coming through and you hear them get to the stadium and that definitely gives you a lift.

"It helps you put it in when your legs are tired, you want to do it for them. That can definitely push you, you can see the reception we got."

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