Euro 2016 officially opens later

Host nation France will take on Romania in the opening game of the tournament.

The Group A clash at the Stade de France will kick-off at 8pm.

 

Meanwhile, the Ireland team have been handed the day off.

Manager Martin O'Neill has decided to cancel today's scheduled training session in order to give his squad some extra recovery time ahead of Monday's Group D showdown with Sweden.

Jonathan Walters remains the main fitness concern for the Irish management.