Chris Coleman celebrated his 46th birthday on Friday with a cake - but the real present the Wales manager wants is a winning start at Euro 2016.

Wales end their 58-year wait to play at a major tournament on Saturday evening when they meet Slovakia in Bordeaux.

But the Wales squad got the formalities out of the way first as they celebrated their manager's birthday before leaving their Brittany base in Dinard for the south-west of France.

"I had a lovely cake, but I've left it in Dinard - I'll eat it after the weekend," said Coleman.

"Yes, it's my birthday. But when you're involved in football you don't think about that.

"It's all about the game and getting that win we need.

"It's the first game, we want to win, Slovakia want to win, and we've both got two other bites of the cherry.

"But the two teams will see this as an opportunity of getting that first win."

Wales have had injury concerns in the build-up to their Euro 2016 opener with Joe Allen, Joe Ledley and Hal Robson-Kanu not returning to training until this week.

Allen should start after shaking off a knee problem, but Ledley and Robson-Kanu are in danger of missing out.

David Edwards and Andy King are on standby to replace Ledley, who has made a remarkable recovery from a fractured leg suffered on May 7, and Sam Vokes could join forces with Gareth Bale in attack.

Asked about Slovakia's focus being on Bale, Coleman said: "We've grown used to that, it's normal for the opposition to pay him a lot of attention.

"Once you become the most expensive player in the world, you're playing for Real Madrid, and you've won two Champions Leagues in three years, you become used to it.

"Gareth's used to the spotlight and having the eyes of the world on him.

"I expect Slovakia to pay him attention, everyone we play against pays him attention."

And Coleman says he also expects referees to ensure Bale gets the necessary protection during the tournament.

"Our players, except for Balo, play in the Premier League and the Championship," said Coleman.

"They are used to a certain type of football where referees are more lenient than those we are going to see in this tournament.

"Hopefully Balo will get the protection that he and everyone deserves - and I am sure he will."

Slovakia coach Jan Kozak has described Bale as "one of the best players in the world".

But he was giving little away when he was asked how he would combat the Real Madrid forward.

"He is a top player, and not just for Wales," said Kozak.

"He is one of the best players in the world, he's in great form and physically he's very fit.

"I'm a Real Madrid fan and I watch every game.

"But Wales is not just about Gareth Bale, it's a team game and they have other top players who play in top English teams.

"Bale can not be a great threat to the opponent without the team."

On Slovakia's strengths, Kozak said: "We want to succeed with team spirit and the match will show what extent we will put that into practice.

"The preparation has gone according to plan, we have no problems, all the players are fit and ready to play.

"The vibes are good in the team and you have to look forward to something like this."