Spain vs Czech Republic Euro 2016 LIVE: Gerard Pique scores late goal for Spain
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Your support makes all the difference.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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