In the opening match of EURO 2016, hosts France defeated Romania 2-1 last night in the Group-A encounter.In a match played at the Stade de France, Paris, the hosts and two time winners took early charge after a goalless first half, as Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud scored in 57th minute from a header. Though it was short lived as a penalty kick from Bogdan Stancu gave Romania the equaliser. As it looked to end in a draw, West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet produced a stunning winner in 89th minute for France, as he scored one from outside the box a curling shot into the top corner of the net.Tonight in the EURO 2016 England will clash with Russia in a Group-B encounter.France, the host country, were winners in 1984 and 2000 and will carry the hopes of a nation still coming to terms with last year's militant attacks. While defending champions Spain are seeking to make it a hat-trick, World Champion Germany will be targeting a first Euro title in 20 years. Another strong contender, England, will seek their first international success since the World Cup of 1966.