They were immediately taken away to the team hotel in their team bus.

Before take-off from England, they all posed for the traditional team-photo on the stairs up to the cockpit.

England heading into the tournament in good form, winning their last three friendly game against Turkey, Australia and Portugal.

Chris Smalling scored the only goal in their 1-0 win at Wembley on Thursday, June 2 against Portugal.

England are drawn in Group B alongside Russia, Wales and Slovakia - warmed-up for the tournament with three wins out of three in their friendlies.

Roy Hodgson's side face Russia in their opening game in Marseilles on Saturday, June 11.