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Euro 2016: England go through final preparations for Slovakia clash in last Group B encounter before knockouts

Roy Hodgson's Three Lions squad go through paces before chasing win that would secure a place in the last 16

ENGLAND players have gone through their paces for the final time ahead of Monday's Group B showdown with Slovakia.

Boss Roy Hodgson 's squad will start the showdown knowing a win in St Etienne would secure a place in the last 16.

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Wayne Rooney was all smiles in training at ChantillyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Jamie Vardy and his England team-mates get down to businessCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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England boss Roy Hodgson is expected to make changesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Harry Kane and Spurs team-mate Dele Alli during the final sessionCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Three points against Slovakia would also guarantee the Three Lions finish top in the group and a game against a third-place side from either pool A, C or D at the Parc des Princes in Paris next Saturday.

And the good news for Hodgson was that the whole squad took part in the final preparations on Sunday morning at their Chantilly training base.

All 23 players trained, with the only concern being Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton’s mild finger sprain on his left hand.

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Goalkeeper Joe Hart goes to work in ChantillyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Harry Kane and Daniel Sturridge train ahead of England's final group gameCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Jamie Vardy's goal started England's comeback against Wales

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Boss Roy Hodgson at training on Sunday morningCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Jack Wilshere was on the ball during England training in ChantillyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Harry Kane could lose his place in the starting sideCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Heaton will still be available for selection though.

Hodgson is expected to make changes to his side, with Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge pushing for starts following their stunning goal-scoring substitute cameos in the come from behind 2-1 win against Wales on Thursday.

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