Russia vs Slovakia: What time does it start and where can I watch it live?
A look ahead to the Group B Euro 2016 fixture
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MARTIN SKRTEL: The Liverpool centre-back was found wanting against Wales, and was lucky not to be sent off after a string of dubious tackles. He’ll be called into action again, this time against the Russians, and will be given the task of nullifying key goal threats Artem Dzyuba and Aleksandr Kokorin.
Best stat…
Russia enter this match on the back of a suspended tournament disqualification, this is the second time that Russia have found themselves in trouble with Uefa in the past four years; Russia were fined and banned for three years after trouble from their supporters marred their involvement in Euro 2012.
Player to watch…
IGOR AKINFEEV: Russia have only kept two clean-sheets in their previous 14 matches in the Euros. Should they hope to progress from Group B they’ll be relying on the CSKA Moscow shotstopper who had a good game against England.
Premier League interest…
Russia: None
Slovakia: Martin Skrtel (Liverpool)
Past three-meetings…
Russia 1 Slovakia 0 – International Friendly
Slovakia 0 Russia 1 – Euro 2012 Qualifying Round, Group Stage
Russia 0 Slovakia 1 – Euro 2012 Qualifying Round, Group Stage
Vital information…
Kick-off: 2PM
TV: Live on BBC One
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