ENGLAND'S stars have been taking in the sights and sounds of Chantilly - where they are based for this summer's Euro 2016 campaign.
Roy Hodgson's men took a stroll around the village, taking time out from their training schedule to meet locals, pose for photos and sign autographs.
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England stars John Stones, Jamie Vardy, Gary Cahill, Eric Dier and Dele Alli have a wander around Chantilly during their down-time away from the training groundCredit: Xposure
The Three Lions have been based in Chantilly since Monday, where they have been preparing for their tournament curtain-raiser on Saturday, where they'll face Russia.
England's stars, including Jamie Vardy, Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Gary Cahill and John Stones were snapped relaxing at a local cafe and posing for selfies.
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Three Lions stars take a stroll past 'The English Shop' in Chantilly as they enjoy a well-earned break from training ahead of Saturday's curtain-raiser against RussiaCredit: Xposure
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Dele Alli works on his balance as he and fellow England team-mates enjoy a stroll around the French village of Chantilly where the team is based for the tournamentCredit: Xposure
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Roy Hodgson's England stars enjoy themselves in Chantilly as they prepare for their European Championship opener on Saturday night against the RussiansCredit: Xposure
Many Chantilly shops - including one called 'The English Shop' - had signs up in their window with the St George's cross and a football, adorned with 'Welcome', as the French locals have clearly made their cross-Channel neighbours feel welcome.
The Three Lions group looked in good spirits as they laughed and smiled on their way around Chantilly.
And England fans will be hoping the happy atmosphere will translate onto the pitch.
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England and Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier poses for a selfie with local fans as he and his Three Lions team-mates took some time away from the training pitchCredit: Xposure
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Gary Cahill and his Three Lions team-mates, including John Stones, look relaxed as they take a trip into Chantilly for some time away from the training facilitiesCredit: Xposure
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Premier League-winning Leicester striker Jamie Vardy poses for a picture with a French local as he and his England team-mates walk around Chantilly villageCredit: Xposure
In other snaps, Manchester United stars Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford are spotted departing the hotel, with armed police dotted around the village amid security concerns in the nation.
Following Saturday evening's showdown with the Russians, Roy's boys will take on Wales on June 16, before closing out their group stage campaign on June 20 against Slovakia.
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Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli looks calm and relaxed as he strolls around Chantilly with England pals such as Eric Dier, John Stones and Jamie VardyCredit: EPS
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Three Lions' Eric Dier, John Stones and Dele Alli don England hoodies to wander around Chantilly as they take a breather from the stresses of the training groundCredit: EPS
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England's players, currently preparing for their Euro 2016 curtain-raiser against Russia in Saturday night's kick-off, take some time off work at a Chantilly cafeCredit: EPS
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Manchester United Mand England duo Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford step out England's team hotel in Chantilly on their way to training for the morningCredit: PA:Press Association
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Armed police surround England's team hotel in Chantilly amid security alerts in France as the Three Lions stars take a trip around the village in their time offCredit: PA:Press Association
