FRANCE have got their Euro 2020 challenge off to the perfect start with victory over Germany in Munich.
Didier Deschamps side led at half-time after an own-goal from Mats Hummels, who diverted into his own net from six yards.
Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema both had goals ruled out for offside as the tournament favourites made a big leap towards the knockout stages.
- Final score: France 1-0 Germany
- Goalscorers: Hummels OG 20'
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THAT'S A WRAP
Thanks for joining us this evening, looks like it's going to be a tasty tournament!
Here's our match report for tonight's fixture, courtesy of Phil Thomas.
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FRENCH FANCY
Speaking after the game, Deschamps seemed pleased with his side's performance, he said: "We played a great game against very good opponents.
"I knew my players would be ready and we were up for the fight.
"We weren't far away from scoring the second goal that would have made us safe, but we didn't suffer that much in the second half.
"It was a strong match with quality and talent."
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TRES BIEN
Deschamps kicked off France's campaign in fine-form.
France are favourite to win and now occupy second spot in their group behind Portugal due to goal difference.
Every team has now played their first game of Euro2020, who do you think has got what it takes to go all the way?
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TEAM TALK
Germanylost their opening game of the Euros for the first time ever and it was a scrappy way to lose it.
The 'group of death' currently has Portugal in top spot after beating Hungary by three goals, they play Germany next.
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HAVE YOUR SAY
Portugal and France both get points on the board today, while Hungary and Germany are found wanting.
Hungary face France in Budapest on Saturday afternoon, which is followed by Portugal taking on Germany in Munich.
France and Portugal may have the advantage in Group F, but with two games each left to go, it’s still all to play for.
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CLASH OF THE TITANS
Neither side were in peak form this evening, but the difference came from a Germany mistake.
France had two goals ruled out for offside, but could easily have scored several more. Germany just weren't clinical enough up top.
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FT: FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
94. You have to give it to Germany for the spirit they've shown, they refuse to give up.
Low's final campaign hasn't got off to the best start, can he salvage the group stage in a very difficult group?
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
93. Can tries to pick out Werner in a crowded box, but Pogba's height gives him an advantage over the Chelsea man.
France make another substitution as Dembele replaces Rabiot for the final few moments of the game.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
92. Sane receives the ball in the D, but struggles to break through a sea of blue shirts.
Kante pokes the ball away from his feet, halting Germany's latest attacking phase.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
90. There will be six additional minutes in Munich.
Rabiot's down pleading with the ref for medical attention, the ref initially waves on before allowing treatment – he makes him leave the field immediately so as not to waste time.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
88. Germany waste a corner, this time it's Kroos who fails to beat the first man.
France try to break quickly, but Griezmann makes a poor pass on the right sideline trying to pick out Mbappe, but it's intercepted by Volland.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
87. France respond and make a substitution of their own.
Tolisso replaces Benzema.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
87. Substitution in the interim; Can and Volland replace Ginter and Gosens.
Sane steps up to take the freekick, but his swinging shot flies well wide of the post.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
86. Muller tries to lift a ball over the top into the box, but Rabiot handballs it with an outstretched right arm.
Freekick abut 25 yards out.
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HOOOOOLD UP
It's been deemed offside! After all that, it seems Mbappe went a little too early again.
Germany have a lifeline.
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FRANCE 2-0 GERMANY
84. Benzema confirms his return to international football with a bang!
Pogba sends out a delicious ball to pick out Mbappe on the right, he races away from any white shirt and makes a diagonal run towards goal.
As Neuner comes racing off his line, Mbappe squares it to Benzema who lashes it home.
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GOOOOOAL
GAME, SET& MATCH
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HAVE YOUR SAY
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
82. Pogba's outstretched leg stops Kimich's cross from reaching Werner on the left-side of the box.
But it's not cleared far enough as Germany regroup and work the ball back around the box.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
Here's Mbappe's disallowed goal from this half – would you just look at that finish.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
78. Hummels' job appears to be to keep Mbappe quiet.
Once again he manages to catch up with the PSG star on the edge of the area and dispossess him.
Mbappe is leaving everyone in his dust, but Hummels manages to catch up when the Frenchman takes a touch too many.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
77. Mbappe is away and looks as though he's set to clear the last man, but Hummels slides in to pinch the ball from his feet.
The Frenchman is down protesting for a pen, but the ref isn't having any of it.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
76. Kimmich tries to lift the ball from the right to the far post where Werner is waiting, but Lloris is up in the air to collect.
Germany are still trying to penetrate France's compact defence.
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FRANCE 1-0 GERMANY
74. France are playing very compactly now.
They seem quite happy to sit and defend.
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