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Slovakia's dangermen for England at Euro 2016: Marek Hamsik, Vladimir Weiss, Ondrej Duda

Marek Hamsik, Ondrej Duda and Vladimir Weiss are Slovakia's dangermen

England are hoping to book their place in the Euro 2016 knockout stages against Slovakia on Monday night, but who are the dangermen to watch out for?

Jan Kozak's side are third in Group B and only one point behind England after bouncing back from their defeat to Wales with a convincing 2-1 win over Russia in Lille on Wednesday afternoon.

Slovakia are aiming to reach to European Championship knockout stages for the first time and there are three players in particular who could pose a threat to Roy Hodgson's side in St Etienne...

Group B

Country Games played Points Goal difference
England 2 4 +1
Wales 2 3 0
Slovakia 2 3 0
Russia 2 1 -1

Marek Hamsik

Marek Hamsik è l'uomo copertina: è stato autore di un fantastico assist e del gol più bello fin qui visto (Getty Image)
Image: Marek Hamsik scored Slovakia's second goal against Russia

Slovakia's main threat is undoubtedly their vice-captain Marek Hamsik. The Napoli midfielder produced one of the best individual performances of the competition in Slovakia's 2-1 win over Russia on Wednesday, with his manager Jan Kozak saying he is "ready to play for a very big club".

The 28-year-old created Vladimir Weiss' opening goal with a stunning long-range pass from inside his own half, and he added the second himself with a thunderous, angled shot which cannoned in off the post.

Hamsik's starring performance came after another impressive display in their 2-1 defeat to Wales, and he is aiming for another influential showing against England.

Hamsik is Slovakia's primary goal threat despite playing in central midfield. He is known for striking the ball sweetly and accurately from distance, and he has averaged four shots per game so far at Euro 2016 - three times as many as any of his team-mates.

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As well as his technical guile and shooting ability, Hamsik's tenacity and stamina will be crucial against Roy Hodgson's men, who are expected to dominate possession in St Etienne.

The midfielder made a game-high eight tackles and interceptions for Slovakia against Wales, and his all-action style makes him an inspirational figure at the heart of Kozak's team.

Vladimir Weiss

LILLE, FRANCE - JUNE 15:  Vladimir Weiss of Slovakia scores the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between Russia and Slovakia at Stade P
Image: Vladimir Weiss dispatches Slovakia's opener against Russia

On Slovakia's left flank, England must be wary of Vladimir Weiss. The winger, who spent time at Manchester City as a youngster, already has a goal and an assist to his name in France.

Weiss set up Ondrej Duda's goal against Wales with a neat cut-back, and his cool finish against Russia sent them on their way to their vital 2-1 win.

Weiss has dropped off the radar since moving to Qatar in 2014, but he remains a dangerous player, and, at 26, he is entering his peak years. The wideman possesses pace and dribbling ability, and he could exploit the space left by Kyle Walker's marauding runs from right-back in St Etienne.

Weiss loves to cut inside and use his favoured right foot, and Slovakia will look to release him on the counter-attack at every opportunity.

Ondrej Duda

Ondrej Duda equalises for Slovakia
Image: Ondrej Duda struck Slovakia's goal against Wales

Slovakia boss Jan Kozak deployed attacking midfielder Ondrej Duda up front against Russia after his goalscoring cameo against Wales. The highly-rated 21-year-old came in for the disappointing Michal Duris, and he is likely to keep his place in the starting line-up after an encouraging performance against Leonid Slutsky's side.

Duda has been a key player for Polish champions Legia Warsaw for the last two seasons, featuring regularly in the Europa League, and he already looks comfortable on the international stage, with two goals in 13 appearances since his debut in 2014.

The lanky playmaker completed all 15 of his passes in the 2-1 win over Russia, and his combination play with Hamsik and Weiss is likely to be key against England. Duda's work-rate is another of his strengths, and Slovakia will need his industry on Monday night. 

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