Euro 2016 Wrap : Robson-Kanu Nets Winner For Wales; Alli Goes The Distance; Barkley Benched
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the 2016 UEFA European Championship on Saturday.<br /><br />At the Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Bordeaux), former Reading winger <b>Hal Robson-Kanu </b>came off the bench to bag the winner for Wales in their 2-1 win over Slovakia.<br /><br />The London-born player was introduced in the 71st minute. Real Madrid star Gareth Bale curled in a brilliant free kick in the tenth minute and Duda restored parity for the Slovaks just after the hour mark.<br /><br />Still in Group B, England surrendered a one-goal lead in the second minute of second half stoppage time, drawing 1-1 with Russia at the Stade Vélodrome (Marseille).<br /><br />The Three Lions created a lot of chances and finally went in front in the 73rd minute. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dier smashed home a free kick on the edge of the Russian box after <b>Dele</b> <b>Alli </b>was fouled.<br /><br />Alli played the entirety of the contest and would have given England the lead in the third minute but shot wide from 20 meters.<br /><br />Everton midfielder <b>Ross Barkley </b>will be hoping to get game time in the next two fixtures, against Wales and Slovakia. The number 19 was named amongst the substitutes today. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley<br /><br />Photo Credit : Twitter.com<br />
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