Turkey provide the opposition for Wales’ second game of Euro 2020 on Wednesday.

Wales drew their opening Group A fixture with Switzerland 1-1, while Turkey were beaten 3-0 by Italy.

Here, the PA news agency puts the focus on the Turkey team ahead of the Baku showdown.

Form

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Turkey’s Irfan Kahveci was dejected as Italy players celebrated a goal during their 3-0 win in Rome (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Coach

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Senol Gunes was successful during his first spell in charge of Turkey between 2000 and 2004 (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Tactics

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Veteran striker Burak Yilmaz (left) is key to the way Turkey play (Alberto Lingria/AP)

Key men

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Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu has been a big part of Turkey’s recent success (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA)

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