Matt Hamley: Felliani instead of Dembele, what a joke that is. Dembele best box to box midfielder in Europe. Fact!

Sam Henry: Crazy that Giaccherini starts for Italy but can't get into the Sunderland team.

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Italy went through the qualifying campaign undefeated on the way to finishing four points clear of nearest rivals Croatia. However, their two wins over Malta were only by a single goal while they twice failed to beat Croatia.

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Belgium won just three of their opening six group games in qualifying yet still finished two points clear at the top of nearest rivals Wales after winning the last four matches.

This is Belgium's first European Championship finals since 2000, with the Red Devils number one in Fifa's world rankings as recently as March.

They are currently number two in the world and start the tournament on the back of a run of one defeat in nine games.

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Penny for Antonio Conte's thoughts later.

Italy's incoming Chelsea boss will get a chance to cast his eye over a player he is about to inherit at Stamford Bridge.

One problem. Belgium's exciting attacking midfielder Eden Hazard is capable of inflicting terrible damage on Italy.

All eyes on Conte's reaction if he does.

Max: Despite some creaks and groans, Germany have been the most convincing team thus far in these Euros.

Freddy Harper-Davis: The best team has been Croatia, have some very talented players such as Rakitic and Modric, best player has been Payet of France

Señor Manuel: Croatia seems like a smart bet, very impressed with their win over Turkey.

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All day there has been a carnival in Lyon with Belgium and Italy fans dancing together on the streets. Drums, songs and lots of colour...a great sight.

Just short of 60,000 are expected inside the Stade de Lyon for game number 10 at Euro 2016.

It is the first of several Euro 2016 matches at the venue, with the Republic of Ireland facing Ukraine here on Thursday.

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We've seen some belting goals at Euro 2016 already but Antonio Conte wasn't bad at finding the net in his playing days. 

Here's his acrobatic overhead kick for the Azzurri against Turkey at Euro 2000. I wonder if Diego Costa is watching?

This game is getting the full BBC Sport treatment. As well as live text commentary, you can watch it on BBC One and listen to full commentary on BBC Radio 5 live - click on the 'Live coverage' tab above.

Former Italy and Chelsea forward Gianluca Vialli is in the Match of the Day Live studio along with France 98 World Cup winner Thierry Henry and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Commentary is by Steve Wilson and Martin Keown.

BBC One's coverage starts at 19:35 BST while build-up is already under way over on 5 live where former England and Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas is in the commentary box with John Murray.

Glen Turner: The Belgium midfield must be amazing if Mousa Dembele is only on the bench!  

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A reminder that Group E is up and running with the Republic of Ireland opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Sweden earlier.

Ciaran Clark scored an agonising own goal after Wes Hoolahan gave the Republic the lead in Paris.

There's a big incentive for Belgium and Italy. Whoever wins will go two points clear at the top of the table.

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Why are Italy more successful on the world stage yet stutter in Europe?

The Azzurri have won the World Cup twice - 1982 and 2006 - since their one and only success in the European Championship in 1968.

Domestically, no Serie A club reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League or Europa League in 2015/16 - Italy's worst performance for 15 years.

No wonder Italian football needs a boost in France - starting against Belgium.

Nine games, 16 goals. Wins for holders Spain, hosts France, Germany, Switzerland, Wales Poland and Croatia.

We're still in the very early stages of Euro but from what you have seen so far who do you fancy to make it to the Stade de France on 10 July?

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It's not exactly been raining goals at Euro 2016 but I can tell you it's absolutely tipping it down in Lyon. According to the weather forecast, we can expect thundery showers during the game. The bloke outside the ground selling waterproof ponchos is already having a cracking night.

There are Manchester United players in both teams with Matteo Darmian making Italy's starting line-up. Southampton forward Graziano Pelle also makes the XI.

Italy: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Candreva, Parolo, de Rossi, Giaccherini, Darmian, Pelle, Eder.

There were concerns Eden Hazard might not make it when he limped out of training after being trodden on but the attacking midfielder has made a full recovery.

Other Premier League-based players starting include Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois, Tottenham defenders Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen, Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, Manchester City forward Kevin de Bruyne and Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.

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Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Marouane Fellaini, Simon Mignolet...Belgium's squad sheet for Euro 2016 is like a who's-who of Premier League footballers.

They might be familiar names but the Red Devils are unfamiliar at winning trophies on the international stage. Can this golden generation come good in France?

Italy have a new boss coming in after Antonio Conte's decision to return to club football. It's 48 years since Italy were European champions. Conte is determined to leave for Stamford Bridge on a high.

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Day four of Euro 2016 and the first real heavyweight contest of the tournament is upon us.

Belgium, a team bursting with high-quality individuals who ply their trade in the Premier League, against tournament veterans Italy, finalists in two of the previous four editions.

Chuck in a couple of intriguing sub-plots like Eden Hazard pitched against his future Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and we're set for a fascinating contest in Lyon.