England manager Roy Hodgson has dismissed suggestions of a rift between captain Wayne Rooney and striker Jamie Vardy.
Hodgson and Rooney spoke to reporters ahead of England's round of 16 game against Iceland on Monday.
And a German broadcaster asked about newspaper reports suggesting Rooney had spoken to Leicester forward Vardy about his wife Rebekah and her growing profile during the tournament.
Hodgson intervened on his Rooney's behalf, saying: "I'll answer for Wayne.
"I haven't a clue what you are referring to. There are absolutely no problems in football terms between Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy, quite the reverse... they are very close friends on and off the field.
"I would certainly advise Wayne to give no comment. It's obviously one salacious story someone has managed to spin."
Asked about the effect of Great Britain's EU referendum vote on the team's preparations, Hodgson said: "That's of great interest to the nation, but as far as we're concerned our concentration has just been about football.
"It hasn't affected our preparations for this game. We have to accept that, back home, a major decision was taken which we'll deal with when we return."