Lallana: England taking winning mentality to Euros

Roy Hodgson's team defeated Turkey, Australia and Portugal in their final fixtures before the action gets under way in France on Friday.

And, while the Liverpool attacker accepts that the performances could have been more impressive, he insists results are all that matter at this stage.

"We've had three great results," he told Sky Sports News HQ. "You want to get in the winning habit and have a winning mentality.

"In every game we feel we could have played better, but it's not always about performance. Against Russia I'll take a bad performance and a win."

The No.20 also knows all about the importance of the Three Lions getting off to a good start when they face Russia in Marseille on June 11.

"All the team's focus will be on Russia now," he added.

"It's the first game, you don't want to lose your first match and it's important we get off to a good start and build from there. I think it's important to treat it as much of a normal game as you can.

"There's always going to be hype but if we concentrate on our football and don't get too caught up in the emotion and what comes with it then I'm sure we'll be fine.

"There are three games and I'm sure six or seven points will definitely get you qualified. I think you just have to take it a game at a time.

"Obviously there is going to be a lot of hype and expectation about England doing well but as a player you just have to keep focused on the job in hand."

Hodgson has the youngest squad at the European Championship at his disposal this summer, but Lallana believes that could well work to England's advantage.

At the age of 28, he is one of the more experienced heads in the 23-man setup, and is certain that the Three Lions have the perfect mix as they target glory.

"We've got the balance of a young, fearless team with a good blend of experience as well," he enthused. "It's great to be versatile and we've got different options or plans that we can switch to.

"I think it's good there is an element of surprise so the opposition don't know what we're doing. I think that's a massive positive going into the tournament.

"We're not just going to have 11 players that are going to feature, if we are going to do well then you need the whole 23.

"The manager stressed that, so regardless of what team he picks for each game and what happens, suspension and injury-wise, you could find yourself not playing a minute in the first three games and playing in a big match towards the end of the tournament.

"Whatever team the manager selects, everyone will be behind him and behind the team to keep doing well."