Euro 2016 live: Build-up to France vs Romania and opening ceremony

Follow the latest news and get up to speed with everything you need to know ahead of the tournament kicking off this evening

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Welcome to the Independent's live coverage of the build-up to Euro 2016 which kicks off this evening.

• France vs Romania involved in first match at 8pm
• Opening ceremony featuring David Guetta precedes match in Paris 
• Violence in Marseille involving England fans 
• England play Russia on Saturday night
• Security a major concern as tournament gets under way

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[10 June 2016 17:25 · Mark Critchley]

El Mundo Deportivo expand on the AS line.

De Gea will reportedly speak to the Spanish Football Federation's official channel and there will be no press conference.

Make of that what you will.

Until further word comes, we'll continue to update this blog with our latest Euro 2016 news ahead of tonight's opening game.

Any further lines on De Gea will be included.