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Spain meets Croatia and England draws Wales in Euro 2016 finals

Spain will meet Croatia, England faces Wales and Germany has drawn Poland in the Euro 2016 group stage, with Italy, Belgium, Ireland and Sweden comprising the Group of Death.

Defending champion Spain will meet the Czech Republic, Turkey and Croatia in Euro 2016 Group D at next year's finals in France as La Roja aim for a third successive title.

Vicente del Bosque's side begins the defense of its crown against the Czech Republic — a side it beat twice in qualifying for the tournament in 2012.

England, which enjoyed a perfect record in qualification, will meet neighbor Wales — a matchup Chris Coleman said he was eager to avoid given the media "circus" that could surround the encounter.