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France vs Albania: What time does it start and where can I watch it live?

A look ahead to the Group A Euro 2016 fixture

Brad Dennett
Wednesday 15 June 2016 11:50 BST
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Dimitri Payet is congratulated following his stunning 89th minute winner
Dimitri Payet is congratulated following his stunning 89th minute winner (Getty)

It’s a big game for…

MERGIM MAVRAJ: With captain Lorik Cana suspended after two bookable offences against Switzerland, Mavraj will have to lead the Albanian defence against a formidable French attack. The 6ft 2in Koln defender will also prove a danger from set pieces and has three goals for his national side.

Best stat…

Should France beat Albania, and Switzerland claim three points against Romania in the earlier kick off, the pair will find themselves in the knockout stages.

Player to watch…

DIMITRY PAYET: The West Ham maestro shone for France throughout their tournament opener, walking away with an assist and a stunning match winner. With several nifty skills on show against Romania, Payet would surely have made Cristiano Ronaldo take note. If he can replicate his performance from last week, it will prove a night to forget for Albania.

Payet walked off the pitch in tears of joy after his winning goal (Getty)

Premier League interest…

France: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur); Bacary Sagna, Eliaquim Mangala (both Manchester City), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal); Yohan Cabaye (Crystal Palace), N'Golo Kante (Leicester City), Moussa Sissoko; Anthony Martial, Morgan Schneiderlin (both Manchester United), Dimitri Payet (West Ham United), Olivier Giroud (Arsenal).

Albania: None

Past three-meetings…

Albania 1 France 0 – International Friendly

France 1 Albania 1 – International Friendly

France 3 Albania 0 – Euro 2012 Qualifying Round, Group Stages

Vital information…

Kick-off: 8PM

TV: Live on ITV

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