Twitter reacts to Euro 2016 opening games: England, France and Wales feature

Odds on David Guetta's decks actually being plugged in?

— Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) June 10, 2016

Once the action got going, it was Dimitri Payet that ultimately grabbed the headlines, as he struck an incredible winner for the hosts France, who are 3/1 with Coral to go all the way on home soil…

Payet's goal last night does not get boring to watch. https://t.co/jregxpSPTx

— thepunterspage.com (@ThePuntersPage) June 11, 2016

WOW. What a goal from the best player on the pitch. Monsieur Payet, well played!

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 10, 2016

Not a bad outing for the West Ham United playmaker as France got off to the best possible start…

Payet created the most chances of any France player (8)

Not to mention his goal and assist… #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/sMVhxpAsCq

— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 11, 2016

The action continued on Saturday as Albania were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Switzerland, while Wales took to their first ever Euro finals game. Was this to be their tactics?

Here's an exclusive look at the Welsh tactics for the Slovakia game: pic.twitter.com/GRn9BIAe2Q

— Coral (@Coral) June 11, 2016

Wales didn’t get off to a bad start either, with a screamer coming from Gareth Bale. Who else?

GOAL Bale!! #WAL 1-0 #SVK pic.twitter.com/KcsX5GWXVi

— Serie A News (@TransfersCalcio) June 11, 2016

Bale. pic.twitter.com/17efIiq0Ej

— Coral (@Coral) June 11, 2016

The officials behind the goal proved their worthlessness once again when missing a thuggish move from Martin Skrtel…

Skrtel… Wow. What was the goal line official watching?!#WALSVK #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/IOlFTZpOi0

— Nicholas Carroll (@niczcarroll) June 11, 2016

Skrtel with them WWE elbows!! 4th official eyes on the ball…watch the players please!!!

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 11, 2016

Despite starting strongly, the Welsh Dragons found themselves in a genuine battle after substitute Ondrej Duda struck the equaliser…

Prior to Duda's goal the last player to score against Wales at a major tournament was Pele.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 11, 2016

GOAL Duda!! Scores with his first touch!! #WAL  1-1 #SVK  pic.twitter.com/J5SycABaHv

— Serie A News (@TransfersCalcio) June 11, 2016

Joe Ledley soon made an appearance…

Joe Ledley took 24 days to recover from a broken leg & made it to #EURO2016.

That beard has magical powers. pic.twitter.com/PDIJdpoXuD

— Coral (@Coral) June 11, 2016

Great build-up from Aaron Ramsey gifted sub Hal Robson-Kanu the opportunity to strike, and he obliged by bagging the winner…

Surely the best scuffed, shinned shot Robson-Kanu will ever score …

— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) June 11, 2016

Two great footballing names, one crucial goal from Robson-Kanu.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 11, 2016

Meanwhile, Roy Hodgson had named his first England line-up…

#ENG XI: Hart, Walker, Smalling, Cahill, Rose, Rooney, Dier, Alli, Lallana, Kane, Sterling.

— Coral (@Coral) June 11, 2016

England finally broke down a defiant Russia thanks to Eric Dier…

VIDEO: Bend it like Dier! Superb! #Eng #Rus #EURO2016 https://t.co/vYouxeQhFW

— e-Football (@e_footballnet) June 11, 2016

Real shame that Eric Dier didn't celebrate like this:pic.twitter.com/FymKIY5xyg

— Coral (@Coral) June 11, 2016

Although hearts were broken at the death…

GOAL! Russia equalise in added time, cruel for England #ENGRUS #EURO2016 https://t.co/JA2iF91dw1

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 11, 2016

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