The battle to advance is wide open as England, Wales, Slovakia, and Russia prepare for the final matchday of Group B play at EURO 2016.
England currently lead the group with four points, but they have not secured a spot in the knockout rounds as all four teams are still alive with one match to play.
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The winner of this group will face a third-place side in the next round, making the final match that much more important.
While England have assured themselves of at least a top-three finish, the other teams are all battling for positioning as the remaining three spots are yet to be claimed. Below is an outline of possible scenarios.
England (4 points): Assured of top-three finish; will win Group B with victory over Slovakia, or draw vs. Slovakia and Wales draw/loss vs. Russia
Wales (3 points): Can finish first, second, third or fourth; will win Group B with victory over Russia and England draw vs. Slovakia
Slovakia (3 points): Can finish first, second, third or fourth; will win Group B with victory over England and Wales draw/loss vs. Russia
Russia (1 point): Can still advance as second or third-place team with victory over Wales
Should Wales and Slovakia both win, first and second place would be decided by goal differential, with England finishing third.
