Daniel Sturridge scored a 92nd-minute winner as England came from behind to beat Wales 2-1 in Lens and take control of Group B at Euro 2016.
A Gareth Bale free-kick had left Wales with a 1-0 lead entering the half-time break, but Jamie Vardy and Sturridge both came off the bench to score and secure a vital three points for the Three Lions.
As expected, the tempo was extremely high in the early exchanges and it did not take long for Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey and Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli to clash inside the Welsh half following a push from the Englishman.
Wayne Rooney struck one from distance as the end-to-end period of the contest continued, but the Three Lions skipper missed the target under little pressure.
The early intensity settled as the 20-minute mark approached, but Wales were struggling to get Gareth Bale and Hal Robson-Kanu in the match as England controlled possession of the ball in the middle of the park.
England had a penalty shout in the 32nd minute when Welsh centre-back Ben Davies appeared to handle a cross from Sterling, but the referee was not interested and play continued in Lens.
England boss Roy Hodgson made two changes at the break, introducing both Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy for Sterling and Kane, who both disappointed in the first 45 minutes.
There was still time for another opportunity, however, and Sturridge bundled his way into the Welsh defence in the second minute of additional time before finding the bottom corner with a smart finish.
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