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France vs. Romania: Pressure on host as Euro 2016 begins

Euro 2016 is here, with favorite France at home to Romania in the opener to kick off a month of international action.

Hosts France kicks off Euro 2016 against Romania at Stade de France on Friday, with Didier Deschamps' men rated as the favorites to win the tournament.

Two-time winner France is hoping to match Germany and Spain – teams which represent their main rivals for glory this year - by winning a third continental title.

Les Bleus are looking to become the first host nation to triumph in the competition since they achieved the feat themselves in 1984, but recent editions have seen them fail to make it beyond the quarterfinals since winning their last title in 2000.