GAFFER: Roy Hodgson

Wales seized the initiative in the first-half after Gareth Bale scored a free kick from 35 yards out.

But England battled back with goals from Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge to secure the win.

The Liverpool star's strike came deep into injury time, but Hodgson insists England were the more dominant team - particularly in the second-half.

"It is amazing.

"We played so well against Russia and conceded in the 93rd minute.

"And today we worked so hard in the second half and pushed and pushed and then scored in the 92nd minute.

"I suppose it shows things do even out.

"But it is rare to see them even out in the space of two games.

"If I had been watching from afar and not been with England and watching Wales play some other opponent I would have felt very sorry for them.

"But they will have to excuse me not feeling sorry for them because I want to be pleased with ourselves."

When quizzed about his half-time changes, Hodgson added: "We thought a lot about what the starting 11 should be but I didn't want to start breaking eggs with a big stick.

"I thought I would keep one or two up my sleeve.

"I was kind of counting on us seeing out the first half and then making a change but the goal meant it was pushed on to me a bit.

"I was always in our thoughts to bring on Vardy and Sturridge and then bring on Wilshere or Rashford when we were looking for a goal."

Wales boss Chris Coleman claims England's squad depth gave the Three Lions an advantage.

He said: "When you are bringing on the likes of Vardy and Sturridge and Sterling and Kane are going off, they are top players.

"We knew that it would be tough, it was a good old fashioned derby.

"They had been on such a good run coming into this tournament, we knew they would be disappointed after a point against Russia and they would come on strong.

"It wasn't to be in the end."