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Wales want referees at Euro 2016 to protect players who entertain and allow them to flourish during the tournament. Manager Chris Coleman and assistant Osian Roberts have taken advice from former referees David Elleray and Pierluigi Collina in an effort to understand how games in France this summer will be officiated.Wales most potent attacking weapon, Gareth Bale, scored seven goals during their successful qualifying campaign, and there are fears opponents, well aware of the talents of the Real Madrid forward, will resort to fouling to stop him in France. Coleman told Sky Sports News HQ: I think the referees we will need to get used to - maybe because we play in the Premier League and the Championship where they are a bit more relaxed than here. Theyll be more strict. We have already spoken with the players about that along with David Elleray, who kindly came into speak with us, and hes explained to us what to expect. Gareth Bale was the focus of attention on Wednesday as Wales trained for their Euro 2016 opener against Slovakia, but will Joe Ledley be fit for Saturdays match? Roberts feels similarly about protecting the forward threats Wales will utilise in France - not just Bale, but also Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and Liverpools Joe Allen.Ramsey told Sky Sports News HQ at Wales training camp in Portugal two weeks ago that he was itching to play at Euro 2016 in order to show the whole world my talents. Aaron Ramsey is hoping to show off his talents on the biggest international stage he has reached And Roberts says it is crucial such players are given the freedom to express themselves. Any time we go to a major tournament, its important flair players get the opportunity to perform on that stage, he said.We have some exciting talents in our team and its important that the rest of Europe and the rest of the world gets to see that.We went to a workshop in Paris with [Pierluigi] Collina some months ago and hes made it quite clear that his team of refs will be stern, they will discipline any bad tackling that warrant any cards. Chris Coleman expects referees to be stricter during Euro 2016 It is important that flair players can perform. But at the same time its important that defenders who defend well are complimented on that and they are treated fairly as well, its an equal part of the game, it needs to be applauded.Wales travel to Bordeaux on Friday ahead of their opening Euro 2016 fixture against Slovakia in the city on Saturday. Also See: Follow the Bale blueprint Ramsey: Time to focus Foreign Office terror warning Wales happy with security Victor Wanyama Jersey . 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Tottenham Hotspur Jerseys . -- Coyotes coach Dave Tippett thinks of one thing when he watches Eastern Conference teams struggle against Western opponents before they get to Phoenix: His team must keep pace.MALABO, Equatorial Guinea - Even with all its star power, the Ivory Coast may have to depend on the luck of the draw to reach the quarterfinals at the African Cup of Nations.All four teams in Group D have two points after 1-1 draws in every match.On Wednesday, Yaya Toure and his Ivorian teammates will face Cameroon at Malabo Stadium, while Guinea takes on Mali in Mongomo.We fight like elephants to try to win this game, said veteran Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure, referencing the national teams nickname. This game is going to be different, and I cant wait. We need to give everything to prove we are a great team.More draws on Wednesday could mean that the quarterfinalists from the group will be drawn by lots. But if both matches produce a winner, then those two teams will go through.The pre-tournament favourites from the group, Ivory Coast and Cameroon, will need a high-scoring draw in Malabo and another draw in Mongomo in order for both to advance.We go for a win, Cameroon coach Volker Finke said on Tuesday. But I know we have to work very hard against the ball. There are excellent individual players in the team of Ivory Coast.Besides Yaya Toure, who recently won his fourth African player of the year award, the Ivorians also have Wilfried Bony and veteran Salomon Kalou. But they will be missing Gervvinho, the Roma forward who will be serving the second of his two-match suspension for getting a straight red card in the opening match.ddddddddddddIn their first two matches in Malabo, the Ivorians had to come back to earn their draws. They got a late equalizer from Seydou Doumbia in the opening group match against Guinea, and Max Gradel scored an even later equalizer against Mali.For Guinea, one of the three worst-affected countries in the Ebola outbreak, the results so far have been welcome good news.Weve played two of the favourites of the competition and not lost, Guinea captain Ibrahima Traore said after the draw against Cameroon. We just have to continue the way were playing. We have what it takes to qualify.Guinea, however, will likely be playing without Florentin Pogba, the older brother of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. Florentin, a defender who plays for Saint-Etienne, injured his right hamstring against Cameroon.But despite injuries and suspensions, Wednesday is the final chance for all four Group D teams to ensure advancement from their play on the field, rather than luck.Its always very important to increase your pace step by step and not to start very quickly, and not be without energy after the second game, Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard said. We are in a good way. ' ' '