Euro 2016: Everything you need to know about England's opener against Russia
England face Lenoid Slutsky’s men on Saturday 11 June at 8pm at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille
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Your support makes all the difference.England manager Roy Hodgson will name his final 23-man squad for the European Championship on Tuesday 31 May ahead of their opening match against Russia.
Hodgson’s boys have already dispensed with both Turkey and Australia in international friendlies, at the Etihad and the Stadium of Light respectively, after securing a 100% win-rate in qualifying for the tournament in France this summer.
Once the 68-year-old has settled on his final 23, focus will turn to the final warm-up fixture against Portugal on Thursday 2 June before heading to their Euro 2016 base later next month.
When is England’s first match?
Russia are the first hurdle for Hodgson’s men to leap. England face Leonid Slutsky’s Russians on Saturday 11 June at 8pm at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
Where can I watch it?
ITV Sport are the lucky broadcasters to show England’s first match, before the later tournament nerves and cynicism creep in. The Independent will also provide live minute-by-minute coverage.
Who might be playing for England?
Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Southampton), Joe Hart (Manchester City), Tom Heaton (Burnley).
Defenders: Ryan Betrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Danny Rose (Tottenham), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Kyle Walker (Tottenham).
Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham), Ross Barkley (Everton), Fabian Delph (Manchester City), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Danny Drinkwater (Leicester), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Andros Townsend (Newcastle), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester).
Who else is in England’s group?
England have been pitted against Russia, Wales and Slovakia.
The rest of Group B's fixtures are...
Wales vs Slovakia - Sat 11 June, 5pm, BBC One.
Russia vs Slovakia - Wed 15 June, 2pm, BBC One.
England vs Wales - Thu 16 June, 2pm, BBC One.
Russia vs Wales - Mon 20 June, 8pm, ITV.
Slovakia vs England - Mon 20 June, 8pm, ITV.
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