WALES’ Bionic Man Joe Ledley says playing at Euro 2016 is as enjoyable as schoolyard football and he’s desperate to teach England a lesson in Lens.

Ledley thought his dream of playing in France was over when he suffered a broken leg on May 7 – just three weeks before Chris Coleman named his squad.

But the Crystal Palace midfielder completed his remarkable recovery with an impressive 20 minute cameo in Saturday’s historic 2-1 win over Slovakia in Bordeaux.

That match was five weeks to the day since he picked up the injury and Ledley couldn’t hide his delight after what was the biggest game of his career.

“I was excited and it was like playing football in school again,” he said.

“Everything was going through my head and then I had to be out there and play football again.

“I have been through a lot and it was great to be on that pitch – it was one of the best feelings ever.

“I wasn't even nervous,” he added. “Nothing seemed to faze me. I was just more emotional because what I went through and what my family went through.”

And, having played a part in Hal Robson-Kanu’s winning goal on Saturday, Ledley is targeting a starting spot against England tomorrow.

“I am ready to start,” said the former Cardiff City and Celtic star.

“Whether I last 90 minutes I am not too sure but I am definitely fit to start and it’s down to the gaffer to decide.

“It is disappointing I didn't start last time but it is down to him and what he has done so far has paid off.

“I managed to come on and make a few passes and get my game time up.”

Ledley revealed that he used an oxygen chamber to aid the healing process.

“It was a lot of hard work off the pitch and with the physio and with the staff – long days and long training sessions,” he explained.

“Whatever I could do to make my body better I did and obviously positive thinking helped.

“We used an Exogen machine, which creates the bone cells quicker. I used it at night just for 20 minutes and then bed.

“When I first did it I thought that was it,” he added. “I thought that was game over.

“You shed a tear because I have worked my socks off and been in every single qualification game when available.

“I wanted to be part of the history of making that squad after making the first tournament for 50-odd years.

“Thankfully the hard work paid off – [Palace and Wales physio] Sean Connolly knows my body better than I do and without him I don't think I would be here now.”