Defender Neil Taylor has denied Wales planned to annoy England intentionally ahead of their Euro 2016 clash on Thursday. With so much at stake in Lens, both sides have appeared to try to score psychological points ahead of the Group B meeting.Gareth Bale has been a central figure in the plot, saying England big themselves up before theyve done anything and that they cannot match Wales players for their levels of pride and passion. Wales will be hoping for Gareth Bale to create some magic against England It has been a statement repeated by other Wales players in the build-up to the game, but Swansea defender Taylor insisted it was not a pre-meditated decision to wind up the England camp.Were coming up against a team who are used to playing at this level every week, said Taylor.So we havent had the intention to get under anybodys skin.We just want to play well in the game. Were focused on us, and only us.Wales sit top of the group - level on points with Slovakia, who beat Russia 2-1 on Wednesday - after winning their first-ever game at the Euro finals last weekend. Watch England manager Roy Hodgsons response to Bales remarks that his side lack passion The 2-1 victory over Slovakia, allied to results elsewhere, means Wales will qualify as group winners should they beat England for the first time in 32 years at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.And Taylor admits confidence has been coursing through the Wales camp ever since they beat Belgium, then ranked second in the world, in Cardiff just over a year ago.We got over that massive hurdle and that was a turning point for this team, said Taylor.That was when we realised we could be a threat up against anybody.We know the threat we carry and we feel we can beat anybody on our day, whether its England or anyone else. Wales forward Hal Robson-Kanu shoots to score against Slovakia Taylor believes the Slovakia win has set Wales up perfectly for taking on their neighbours.This is the game of this group, said Taylor.Getting a result in that first game was massive for us.To get that win takes quite a bit of pressure off us, even with still a lot of work to do.We knew thered be a circus around the game in the build-up, but its all a bit of fun and hopefully it will be a great spectacle.Wales hope to have goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey available after a back spasm ruled him out of the Slovakia game.Hennessey joined in with the squad at their pre-match work-out in Lens, and if there is no reaction on Thursday he will return in place of Danny Ward.Hal Robson-Kanu is also pressing for a start after coming off the bench to score the winner against Slovakia. Wales coach Chris Coleman celebrates the first goal in the opening match The big thing for us is getting through, said Wales manager Chris Coleman.It wasnt about beating England and not getting through - not for me, not for the players.We have to take care of business and its not the time for us to think were something were not.We know what were about, how we need to perform if were going to be successful.Catch up with all the latest Euro 2016 news with Euro Breakfast each morning on Sky Sports News HQ from 6am. Also See: Wales latest Wales fixtures Wales stats Table Live on Sky Lou Gehrig Yankees Jersey .C. - The Panthers will be without starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei for Saturday nights NFC divisional playoff game against Seattle after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a broken bone in his foot. Bobby Murcer Yankees Jersey . 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New York City FC introduced Frank Lampard in Brooklyn on Thursday after signing the 36-year-old former Chelsea midfielder to a two-year contract.Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) - James Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas each scored eight of their 15 points during the pivotal third quarter, and Toronto snapped its four-game skid by pulling away for a 109-96 victory over the Boston Celtics at Air Canada Centre. Kyle Lowry and Lou Williams had 19 points apiece, and Johnson pulled down 10 rebounds. Amir Johnson scored 15, and Patrick Patterson totaled 10 points and nine boards for the Atlantic Division leaders, who beat the Celtics for the fourth straight time. I thought our defensive mojo was back, Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. We were doing the things we needed to do with activity and anticipation. Kelly Olynyk had 23 points for Boston, which has dropped nine of its last 11 games. James Johnson and Valanciunas combined to shoot 8-of-9 from the floor in the third quarter, when the Raptors turned a 2-point deficit early in the period into an 82-65 cushion going into the fourth. Amir Johnsons layup to start the quarter expanded Torontos lead to 49-43, but Boston surged in front and gained a 55-53 edge on Jared Sullingers jumper with 8:47 left. The Raptors responded with a 15-2 run with Valanciunas scoring six of those points. Pattersons short jumper at the horn to end the period extended Torontos lead to 17, and the hostts lead never dipped under eight points in the fourth.dddddddddddd Lowry scored 10 in the final stanza. Avery Bradley had seven points in the first quarter to help the Celtics grab a 26-19 lead by the end of the period. The visitors used a 13-2 run during the quarter, which was capped by Bradleys layup for a 17-9 edge. Brandon Bass dunk extended Bostons lead to 40-31 with 5:35 remaining in the half, but the Raptors scored the ensuing 12 points. Greivis Vasquez started the burst with a 3-pointer and James Johnson finished it by sinking 1-of-2 free throws with 1:28 left. Williams slam with 17.7 seconds left brought the Raptors lead to 47-43 at the break. Game Notes The Raptors are 6-0 against the Atlantic Division this season ... Toronto hasnt lost five in a row since Nov. 26 - Dec. 6, 2013 ... Raptors forward Terrence Ross went 2-of-4 from 3-point range, part of Torontos 13-of-30 effort. He has made at least one 3-pointer in a career-best 13 consecutive games ... The Raptors still have the Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans left on this six-game homestand ... Bradley had 17 points ... Celtics forward Jeff Green didnt play amid rumors that he was being traded to Memphis. ' ' '