"?Wales captain Ashley Williams has suggested that his team mates will struggle to enjoy their first Euro experience, simply stating to the "?South-Wales Evening Post they 'have a job to do'.
Wales will be making their first appearance in an international competition in 58 years this summer in France, and despite the Swansea City captain relishing the chance to showcase his team's ability on a global stage, the 31-year-old has warned the squad will be in for a battle if they are to make any progression in a tough group.
"I've thought about (leading Wales out in the opening game) but, to be honest, I try not to get too caught up in any of that", said Williams.
"It is going to happen but that is why we are the professionals, we have to get the job done.
"There is no point being too emotional either way because then you can't perform to your best.
"I think the whole Euros will be something you can't really enjoy as players until after the occasion, because we have a job to do.
"It's probably when you look back you will think that is brilliant."
No excuses! Ashley Williams issues a rallying cry to the Wales squad ahead of Euro 2016 https://t.co/rXMMDQs9d2 pic.twitter.com/M73kQhnWxQ
Williams has also warned his players that there will be no excuses in preparation and their build-up for the tournament, having spent the last week in Portugal: "I don't really know who planned it, but it was unbelievable.
"It was good before, but from the meetings we have had there will be no excuses now.
"We can't say oh 'we didn't have this or we didn't have that'. Everything was taken care of.
"It means you can perform a little bit better on the training pitch and gives you the best opportunity of doing well.
"Now we can just concentrate on playing football - and that is the way you want it."
Wales boss Chris Coleman unveiled his 23-man-squad for the competition on Tuesday, and following medical advice decided to select Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley, despite him sustaining a broken leg before the end of the season.