France 1 - 1 England ( Euro 2012)

England's opening game in Group D ended in a 1-1 draw against France as Samir Nasri cancelled out Joleon Lescott's opener.

Man of the Match: Mathieu Debuchy.Playing in the injured Bacary Sagna's absence, the Lille right back added to his valuation, amid reported interest in his signature, with an imposing display. The 26-year-old demonstrated lung-busting energy down the right flank, with his impetus causing the usually unnerved Ashley Cole with much to consider. One to watch throughout the tournament.

Russia 4 - 1 Czech Republic

Russia went top of Group A in Euro 2012 as Alan Dzagoev's double helped them to an impressive victory over the Czech Republic at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw.

MATCH SUMMARY

Man of the Match: Alan Dzagoev. The golden boy of Russian football, who has been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid, scored a brace to make his mark on the Euros. His constant movement in the final third of the pitch meant he was always open to receive or provide a pass and his finishing was clinical.

Russia verdict: The scoreline does not flatter Russia, who apart from a slight wobble when the Czechs pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, dominated the match in Wroclaw. Andrei Arshavin was pivotal for the Russians, linking particularly well with Zenit team-mate Dzagoev. However, they did needlessly allow the Czechs to pose a threat for brief periods in both halves, so complacency could be an issue.

Czech Republic verdict: Showed a lack of ideas going forward until too late. Vaclav Pilar sparkled occasionally with a well taken goal but seasoned performers such as Tomas Rosicky and Milan Baros looked old, rather than experienced. The lack of a cutting edge is particularly troublesome given that they can't defend either.

Could do better: Alexander Kerzhakov. The Zenit St Petersburg striker was fed a host of chances by his team-mates, only to waste every single one. He becomes the first striker in European Championship history to have 7 shots off target in a single game. He was hauled off after 74 minutes. His replacement, Roman Pavlyuchenko, set up Alan Dzagoev then scored Russia's fourth goal himself.

Stat attack: Russia's Alan Dzagoev, 21, is the second youngest player to score a brace at the Euros. England striker Wayne Rooney did it when he was 18-years-old.

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Dick Advocaat's side made a slow start but soon found their

Fixtures of EURO 2012

Fixtures of  EURO 2012
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GROUP A
08/06/12 23 : 00	Poland		Greece	1.775	0 : 1/4	2.125	2.11	3.16	3.45
09/06/12 01 : 45	Russia		Czech Rep	1.775	0 : 1/4	2.125	2.07	3.21	3.49
12/06/12 23 : 00	Greece		Czech Rep	1.875	1/4 : 0	2.025	2.79	3.02	2.27
13/06/12 01 : 45	Poland		Russia	1.925	1/4 : 0	1.975	2.88	3.10	2.16
17/06/12 01 : 45	Greece		Russia	1.975	1/2 : 0	1.925	3.50	3.18	1.87
17/06/12 01 : 45	Czech Rep		Poland	1.975	0 : 0	1.925	2.50	3.12	2.41
GROUP B
09/06/12 23 : 00	Netherlands		Denmark	1.75	0 : 3/4	2.15	1.58	3.61	5.74
10/06/12 01 : 45	Germany		Portugal	1.875	0 : 1/2	2.025	1.79	3.41	4.35
13/06/12 23 : 00	Denmark		Portugal	2.05	1/2 : 0	1.85	3.82	3.23	1.80
14/06/12 01 : 45	Netherlands		Germany	1.95	1/4 : 0	1.95	2.92	3.10	2.16
18/06/12 01 : 45	Portugal		Netherlands	2.05	1/4 : 0	1.85	3.15	3.16	2.03
18/06/12 01 : 45	Denmark		Germany	1.975	1 : 0	1.925	6.21	3.76	1.44
GROUP C
10/06/12 23 : 00	Spain		Italy	1.825	0 : 1/2	2.075	1.78	3.33	4.55
11/06/12 01 : 45	Ireland		Croatia	2.075	1/4:0	1.825	2.11	3.18	3.41
14/06/12 23 : 00	Italy		Croatia	2.05	0 : 1/4	1.85	2.01	3.08	3.24
15/06/12 01 : 45	Spain		Ireland	1.975	0 : 1 1/2	1.925	1.30	4.56	9.45
19/06/12 01 : 45	Croatia		Spain	1.95	1 : 0	1.95	5.96	3.59	1.49
19/06/12 01 : 45	Italy		Ireland	1.875	0 : 3/4	2.025	1.69	3.29	4.53
GROUP D
11/06/12 23 : 00	France		England	1.72	1/4:0	2.20	2.53	3.10	2.72
12/06/12 01 : 45	Ukraine		Sweden	1.95	0 : 1/4	1.95	2.27	3.11	3.07
15/06/12 23 : 00	Ukraine		France	1.85	1/2 : 0	2.05	3.93	3.18	1.83
16/06/12 01 : 45	Sweden		England	2.00	1/4 : 0	1.90	3.05	3.09	2.09
20/06/12 01 : 45	Sweden		France	1.925	1/2 : 0	1.975	3.40	3.14	1.93
20/06/12 01 : 45	England		Ukraine	1.975	0 : 1/4	1.925	1.97	3.17	3.45