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France have started full of energy and will look to get on the front foot early on. They'll want the supporters on their side and to not let any disgruntlement or negativity show through.

The first effort on goal is from Romania midfielder Mihai Pintilii, but the Steaua Bucharest man's strike from around 30 yards out flies over the crossbar.

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Hosts France kick off.

Euro 2016 is officially under way.

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Joshua Bolaji: Please, someone scrap these horrendous opening ceremonies. Blow the whistle and let the games begin.  

The Romanian national anthem is played, followed by a hearty rendition of La Marseillaise. Spine-tingling stuff.

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Former England striker

Getting ready for kick off...

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The France Air Force flies over the stadium, blowing blue, white and red smokes amid great cheer from the supporters.

Both sets of players make their way onto the pitch in a sea of flag waving and colour. Beautiful scenes.

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Former France International on BBC Radio 5 live

"Paul Pogba is undoubtedly a magnificent player. He's very young but he has a lot of big game experience. He is part of a very good team and he has to concentrate on a couple of roles  - not try to be everything to everyone."

"Merci le Stade de France, enjoy the game, I love you," bellows French DJ David Guetta.

Alright mate.

Can we get the football going please?

Jonathan Pearce on BBC commentary describes this as "Alice in Wonderland meeting a rave party".

I'd say it's more, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, minus the Oompah Loompahs.

Here he is, a loud cheer rings around Stade de France as DJ David Guetta emerges from inside a box in the middle of the pitch.

"Tonight's gonna be a good night," are the lyrics.

The home fans will be hoping that's very much the case.

Thierry Henry
Former France International on BBC Radio 5 live

"I don't know if France have to win the tournament for it to be a success for them, but I do think they can win it. They are equipped to win it. We've not had a team like this since 2006. You have to have a certain amount of luck. I think they can win it and I hope they do."

On England's chances of winning Euro 2016: "For me England are going to have to use this tournament as preparation for Russia and the 2018 World Cup.I just don't see it now."

Pitch is prepped for the opening ceremony, which is now under way with 150 can-can dancers.

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Euro 2016 hosts France are heavily fancied to win tonight's opening game against Romania and the tournament as a whole but is there a shock on the cards?

If France need to heed any warning, they should look back to Euro 2004.

Portugal, as hosts, were hot favourites to beat Greece in the opening game only to lose 2-1 in front of thousands of expectant home fans at Porto's Estadio do Dragao.

A Georgios Karagounis goal and Angelos Basinas penalty put Greece 2-0 up before Cristiano Ronaldo headed in what was merely a consolation for Portugal. Ouch.

Greece went on to shock everybody that year when they won the final - again proving party poopers by beating Portugal in the final. Double ouch.

Antonie Griezmann and Paul Pogba kissed each other on the cheek after finishing their warm-ups.

All very cosy in that France squad this year.

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Former England defender Danny Mills (right) is also part of the 5 live commentary team in the Stade de France.

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Hosts France will need to reverse a poor run of results if they want to go all the way.

Plenty for head coach Didier Deschamps to ponder...

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