Wales vs Slovakia: What time does it start and where can I watch Euro 2016 live?

A look ahead to Saturday's opening Group B encounter in Bordeaux

Chris Coleman becomes only the second Wales manager to coach a side at a major tournament (Getty)

It’s a big game for…AARON RAMSEY

Because Wales are not just Gareth Bale. The Arsenal man was derided in his early days at the Emirates before hitting form in recent years and could prove Chris Coleman's secret weapon behind the large shadow created by Bale. Ramsey will lead the supporting cast and could prove influential with his delivery from free-kicks (should he be allowed to take any) and dribbling on the ball. With most of the attention on his more costly colleague, Ramsey could benefit from the space left by defenders.

Best stat... 1

Wales have only one previous tournament victory - coming in a play-off against Hungary at the 1958 World Cup, their only other tournament appearance. Ivor Allchurch and Terry Medwin scored in a 2-1 victory over the Magyars after the sides finished level on points (with goal difference yet to be adopted). Pele and Brazil then accounted for Wales in the last eight and the Red Dragon have had to wait 58 years for the chance of following up on that win.

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Player to watch… MAREK HAMSIK

Marek Hamsik impressed against Germany and will be the main threat to Wales in Bordeaux (Getty)

The flamboyant midfielder has often be the target of Europe's more glamarous names but has remained fiercely loyal to Napoli. Closing in on a century of caps, the notably-coiffured 28-year-old is the inspiration behind Jan Kozak's side and is dangerous from range, inspiring a victory away to world champions Germany in the build-up to the finals.

Premier League interest...

Slovakia (1)

Martin Skrtel (Liverpool)

Wales (13)

Wayne Hennessey (Crystal Palace), Danny Ward (Liverpool); Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Ashley Williams and Neil Taylor (both Swansea City), James Chester (West Bromwich Albion), James Collins (West Ham United); Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Joe Ledley, Jonathan Williams (both Crystal Palace), Joe Allen (Liverpool), Andy King (Leicester City); Sam Vokes (Burnley).

Past meetings

Wales 1 (Bale) Slovakia 5 (Svento, Mintal 2, Karhan, Vittek), Euro 2008 qualifier, October 2006

Slovakia 2 (Mintal 2) Wales 5 (Eastwood, Bellamy 2, og, S Davies), Euro 2008 qualifier, September 2007

Vital information…

Kick-off time Saturday, 5pm BST

TV Live on BBC1

Referee S O Moen (Norway)