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Wales defend celebrations after England's Euro 2016 elimination

Video footage showing Chris Coleman's side going wild after the Three Lions' defeat on Monday has emerged but the squad claim they were just supporting the underdogs

Neil Taylor and Chris Gunter have defended Wales' enthuasiastic celebrations after England crashed out of Euro 2016, insisting they were cheering on underdogs Iceland.

Footage emerged of the Wales squad seemingly celebrating England's elimination from the European Championship following their shock 2-1 defeat to minnows Iceland in the last 16 on Monday.

The result means Wales are the last remaining British nation in the tournament as they prepare to face Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday.