The hosts are looking to play in Liverpool's Shanice van de Sanden down the right flank at every opportunity. Her pace wins a throw-in for them near the penalty area, but Norway get the ball clear eventually.

Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England and Everton defender

From the past Euros that I have been to, it is getting bigger and bigger. The expectation on Netherlands is massive.

This is what all the hard work is for, they can go out and express themselves in front of their home crowd and they will be excited to do so.

At the other end, Norway play a long ball forward to Kristine Minde and she attempts to lob the keeper but she's just offside.

A lively start to the Euros in Utrecht.

The hosts almost lead immediately! What a start. Liverpool winger Shanice van de Sanden gets clear down the right byline and finds Arsenal's Danielle van de Donk in the middle, but her first-time shot is saved.

The Dutch were so close to a goal inside a minute. It's a fine save.

The waiting is over. After a pre-match Netherlands huddle led by Reading centre-back Mandy van den Berg, the hosts kick-off and the tournament begins.

Netherlands starting XI (4-3-3): Van Veendaal (Arsenal); Van Lunteren, Dekker, Van den Berg (c) (Reading), Van Es; Groenen, Van de Donk (Arsenal), Spitse; Van de Danden (Liverpool), Miedema (Arsenal), Martens.

Norway starting XI (4-3-3): Hjelmseth; Wold, Mjelde (c) (Chelsea), Berge, Thorsnes; Schjelderup, Thorisdottir, Maanum; Ada Hegerberg, Graham Hansen, Minde.

After the 2013 runners-up Norway's anthem, the home fans find their voices for a passionate rendition of the Dutch national anthem. Wonderful stuff. There's a great noise in Utrecht.

Kick-off is coming up next.

As well as text commentary, we also have live audio commentary of this game in Utrecht.

BBC Radio 5 live's Vicki Sparks is alongside former England defender Lindsay Johnson.

Hit the play button at the top of the page to listen.

David Church‏: France but maybe we can beat them in final, Germany not as solid as used to be can't rule out Sweden. I think it's England's time #Lionesses, external

The mini opening ceremony, which featured singing, dancing, and plenty of orange flags in Utrecht, has some to an end.

Now the players - led by Reading and Netherlands captain Mandy van den Berg and Chelsea's Norway captain Maren Mjelde - enter this sold-out arena.

The Euros are about to begin!

Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport in Utrecht

Having chatted to several players who are in attendance here, the parents of Chelsea and Norway defender Maren Mjelde are excited rather than nervous to watch their daughter captain her side's start to the championship.

Father Paul talks passionately about Norway's tradition in this tournament, having already won it twice. But he guards against any over-optimism for their chances this time, as he points out they're a young side.

A measured stance from both sides, without hyperbole; so far, so European!

Also in Norway's side, and expected to shine throughout this tournament, is Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg - sister of Birmingham's Andrine.

Ada Hegerberg won the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award in 2017, voted for by thousands of fans across the globe.

She helped Lyon win the Women's Champions League final in Cardiff in June, after being voted as Uefa's Best Women's Player in Europe in 2016.

She's a real threat in the air and can score terrific goals with either foot. She's one to watch.

Image source, Getty Images

There are eight Women's Super League players involved in the opening game - with six in the Netherlands squad plus two among Norway's 23 - and six of them start.

New Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema - who signed from Bayern Munich this summer - is the star name in the hosts' side.

She starts alongside Arsenal teammates Sari van Veenendaal (GK) and Danielle van de Donk, plus Reading captain Mandy van den Berg and Liverpool's Shanice van de Sanden, but Arsenal's Dominque Janssen is on the Oranje bench.

Meanwhile, Chelsea's Maren Mjelde captains Norway, plus Birmingham City midfielder Andrine Hegerberg is a sub.

Image source, Getty Images

These Women's Euros will have more teams, more prize money and even more substitutions than any that have come before.

BBC Sport have produced a guide with all the major details on this three-week football festival, which you can read at your leisure by clicking on the link below.

BBC Sport looks at the key things you need to know.

Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport in Utrecht

Netherlands fans are out in force in Utrecht ahead of their team's Euro 2017 opener against 2013 runners-up Norway, with fans wearing anything from cheese, crowns or cows on their heads.

Many are realistic about their team's chances in this tournament, only the third time it has appeared at the European Championship. Micke, who's taking cheese-related dress to new levels, sees a draw against Norway as a decent result, but with a sell-out crowd of 23,750 at Stadion Galgenwaard, the hosts won't be lacking support.

It's been a successful summer for England teams so far, with three trophies and a semi-final for the men's youth sides plus success for England's young Lionesses at the Nordic Cup... It all feels very un-British, all this winning.

So can Mark Sampson's side add more silverware to the trophy cabinet in three weeks time?

Scotland fans - we want to hear you from you too, with your side in their first ever major women's tournament.

You can have your say via #bbcfootball, external on Twitter, text in via 81111 (UK only) or leave your comment on the Match of the Day Facebook page., external Remember to put names on texts, please!

Image source, Getty Images

I know it might sound hard to believe but this is a senior international football tournament where England have a real chance of success. No, honestly!

The Lionesses are hoping for a golden summer, after their memorable third-placed finish in the World Cup.

And the Scots have qualified too. Scotland's women's national team are in their first ever major tournament, having qualified at the 14th attempt.

And guess what? They're only in the same group. The British derby is on Wednesday.

Click here for all the fixtures for Women's Euro 2017.

Image source, Rex

The time has arrived. Good afternoon to you, on the opening day of Euro 2017.

That's right, a mere 742 days since the final of the World Cup, women's international football is back on the big stage again, and the next three weeks are sure to be a blast.

The hosts, the Netherlands, are getting the football party started against 2013 finalists Norway this afternoon, once a rather colourful opening ceremony is out the way.

Kick-off is coming up at 17:00 BST, so stay right there, as we bring you all the build-up to the Euros.