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Euro2016: Coleman insists Wales have nothing to fear after topping Group B

Wales surprised many by finishing top of Group B at Euro2016 courtesy of a superb display to defeat Russia 3-0 in Toulouse on Monday night.

Chris Coleman's Dragons dominated the Russians to edge ahead of neighbours England, who drew 0-0 with Slovakia, and clinch first position in their group in their first major tournament since 1958.

Goals from Aaron Ramsey, Neil Taylor and Gareth Bale saw Wales move comfortably through to the knockout stages of the UEFA competition and it was a performance that filled Coleman with an enormous amount of confidence heading into their next match in Paris on June 25.

"We will savour it," said Coleman after the match.

"The players were brave tonight, they did everything they are capable of on the ball, which we did not do against England.

"I said there was more to come from this group of players; they are on the way to something else, I am just glad we are on it with them.

"We will have to see who we get next - we will respect everyone - but we have nothing to fear."

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