Spain vs Czech Republic Euro 2016 LIVE: Gerard Pique scores late goal for Spain

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Gerard Pique turns to celebrate heading in the winning goal in Spain's 1-0 victory over Czech Republic (Getty)

Welcome to the Independent's live coverage of today's Group D meeting between Spain and Czech Republic.

• Gerard Pique's 87th-minute header secures 1-0 victory for Spain
• Czech Republic see David Lafata's last-minute effort saved
• David De Gea picked to start in goal ahead of Iker Casillas
• Defending champions Spain looking to win third title in a row
• Tomas Rosicky and Petr Cech start for Czech Republic

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[13 June 2016 18:59 · Sam Dymond]

[13 June 2016 19:39 · Sam Dymond]

Tonight it's Belgium's young hot shots against Italy's wise old men... 

OptaJohan

@OptaJohan

31 - Italy's starting XI v Belgium is the oldest of any country in the history of the European Championship (31 y, 169 d). Experience.

7:31 PM - 13 Jun 2016

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[13 June 2016 19:43 · Sam Dymond]

The Italian Jedward are in Lyon to support their country.