Spain vs Turkey Euro 2016 preview: What time does it start and where can I watch it live?

A look ahead to the Group D Euro 2016 fixture

Alvaro Morata during Spain's opening game (Getty)

It’s a big game for…

Alvaro Morata – The Juventus forward lacked a killer instinct in Spain’s last-gasp win over the Czech Republic. Subbed off for Aritz Adruiz, Morata will have to come up with something special against Turkey for national coach Vicente del Bosque to continue to select him over the Bilbao forward.

Best stat…

A 1-0 win over Spain in the qualifying stages of the 1954 World Cup remains Turkey’s only victory over the reigning European champions.

Player to watch…

Arda Turan – Having endured a difficult start to his Barcelona career, Turan will now be given the chance to come up against many of his club teammates. Partnered alongside talented duo Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Nuri Sahin; Turan will form the crux of the Turkish midfield trying to nullify the likes of Andreas Iniesta and David Silva. With 17 goals for his national side Turan won’t only focus on containing the Spaniards.

Arda Turan (Getty)

Premier League interest…

Spain: David De Gea (Manchester United); Hector Bellerin (Arsenal), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea); David Silva (Manchester City), Pedro, Cesc Fabregas (both Chelsea).

Turkey: none

Past three-meetings…

Turkey 1 Spain 2 – FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifying Match

Spain 1 Turkey 0 – FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifying Match

Turkey 0 Spain 0 – 50^th Anniversary Match

Vital information…

Kick-off: 8PM, Friday

TV: Live on ITV