An impressive display from minnows Albania earned their first ever victory against France. The Euro 2016 hosts fell to the shock defeat courtesy of a sublime free-kick from youngster Ergys Kace.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates were all smiles on Thursday as they took to the training ground ahead of Friday's clash with France and Monday's game against Albania.

Germany, Poland, Romania and Albania successfully reached Euro 2016 as the final round of qualifying matches continued on Sunday. Constantin Budescu struck twice for Romania.

JOE BERNSTEIN: There is no more unlikely qualifier for Euro 2016 than Albania whose footballers have shown there is more to the former Iron Curtain secret state than a fixation for Norman Wisdom.

Size isn’t everything but the European Championship growing to 24 teams is only going to be good news for the big boys. Find out who we're backing, including a 14/1 shot and a 130/1 acca.

Having trouble eulogising over Alban Hoxha or Haukur Heidar Hauksson? Don't worry as Sportsmail are on hand to help.

France is hosting the European Championship this summer where stars such as Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be hoping to get their hands on the coveted trophy.

Sportsmail's Martin Keown brings you his guide to all six groups. The former England defender's breaks down each team including star men, ones to watch and his take on their tournament prospects.

The hosts' group is relatively straightforward and should not pose too many problems to Didier Deschamps. Switzerland are a talented side but Albania and Romania are certainly minnows.

France will be looking to dampen down the voices of criticism that piped up after their less than convincing opening game win over Romania last week as they face Albania in Marseilles.

France made it two Euro 2016 wins from two against Albania in Marseille on Wednesday night in Group A after late strikes from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet.

Host nation France made it two wins from two with two late goals to down Euro 2016 minnows Albania, Here, Sportsmail rates the performances inside the Stade Velodrome.

Dimitri Payet was once again France's most creative and purposeful outlet on Wednesday night, capping a superb display with another goal.

IAN LADYMAN IN MARSEILLE: France made it two Euro wins from two against Albania at the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday night, with late goals from Antoine Griezmann & Dimitri Payet.

Slaven Bilic could not contain his joy when his West Ham player Dimitri Payet scored another late goal for France against Albania, and even climbed on the ITV studio table out of excitement.

Ahead of kick-off, Sportsmail 's MARTIN KEOWN offers his assessment of three of the big games from this weekend's Euro 2016 fixtures including the hosts' final group game.

France will be looking to make it three wins out of three when they clash with Switzerland in the final Euro 2016 Group A clash while Romania meet Albania. Join MATT MALTBY for all the action.

Euro 2016 may have got the final it deserved as Portugal beat France in a low-key affair on Sunday night, but the fans showed that they were the life and soul of the party over the past month.

The qualifying action for Euro 2020 continues on Monday night with Portugal and France among the six matches taking place across the evening. Follow all the action as it happens.

France face a crucial clash in their bid to qualify for next summer's European Championship as they take on group rivals Iceland on a busy night of qualifiers. Follow all of Europe's action here.

While playing in England, for the likes of Tottenham, QPR and Fulham, he had picked up a questionable reputation - he had the flair to dazzle opponents but his attitude was brought into the spotlight.

The January transfer window is in full swing with Olivier Giroud drawing closer to a move to Antonio Conte's Inter Milan, and Christian Eriksen's exit from Tottenham developing. 

From Player tantrums, to supporter meltdowns. You can see more drama on deadline day then you do for the entire window previously. Here we look back at the maddest moments ever.

IAN LADYMAN AT THE BERNABEU: In the 10 years Man City have spent climbing to the summit of English and European football, there have been some significant passages of play.

Nomads Canteen, in San Clemente, reopened over the weekend in defiance of California's stay-at-home order. Police were called to the scene but owner Jeff Gourley said he only got a warning.

Researchers from University of California -San Francisco tested 4,160 residents of the city's Mission District from April 25 to 28 and found that 2.1 percent were positive for COVID-19.

The Ridin' Solo singer, 30, and the influencer are said to be isolating together in his Los Angeles mansion, California, during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Pye, who has played four times for Sunderland's Under-18 side this season, is also attracting interest from Manchester United, who were on the verge of bidding for him in the summer.

It's another busy night of Carabao Cup action as the rest of the Premier League clubs enter the competition at the third round stage. Join Sportsmail's JORDAN SEWARD for all the goals as they go in.

Kevin Phillips went on to score 189 career goals - 93 of those in the English top-flight - while Jeffers managed a measly tally of four strikes in three years for the Gunners.

Manchester City host Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night in the Carabao Cup as they look to add to Saints' misery after Leicester's nine goal thrashing of them last Friday.

Jordan Henderson has emerged as a key part of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side as they steam towards the Premier League title. Now he has been compared to Kevin De Bruyne.

Manchester United will make a decision on the future of midfielder James Garner this week amid interest from League One Sunderland.

The 16-year-old is turning heads after some impressive displays for the Black Cats' youth teams, and now the Red Devils want to secure his signature as they look to build for the future.

Three of the most memorable football matches of my youth were all very different. All are linked by one thing. On each occasion, a ticket was purchased on the day of the game.

Sunderland have placed its first-team players, contracted academy players and backroom staff on furlough leave due to coronavirus.

MATT LAWTON IN PARIS: Wiggins and Thomas believe Team Ineos will continue to dominate the Tour de France with a young Colombian cyclist who could turn out to be the greatest in history.

The 39-year-old was the first Briton to win the Tour de France in 2012 and took Olympic time trial gold just days later, but said he no longer wants to be defined by his sporting success.

The location analysis, by Princeton sociologist Patrick Sharkey for Vox , also found that attitudes toward climate change are 'one of the strongest and most robust predictors of social distancing behavior.'

The Seinfeld actor, 59, explained how her 'near-death experience' made her think about the impact she wanted to make on the world while chatting with People for their latest cover story.

Computer simulations reveal climate change could awaken an ancient Indian Ocean El Niño by 2100, but the phenomenon could occur as early as 2050 if the current warming trends continue.

Shocking footage uploaded to Snapchat shows two men laughing and playing music inside a Lamborghini Huracan in Blackburn as they make their way to a wedding on Saturday.

During an interview on Fifi, Fev & Byron, the model, 36, admitted she's obsessed with the musician's, 34, singles and detailed how she and Orlando, 42, raise their son Flynn, eight.

The Elf on the Shelf proposal was widely mocked when it was posted to the Facebook group, That's It, I'm Proposal Shaming, by a Canadian user, with critics branding it 'childish'.

In harrowing footage the giggling teenagers from Dunkirk can be seen closing the door on the cat as it desperately tries to struggle out of the oven.

The circles it draws appear to have a radius of around 3.3 feet (1 metre) - meeting the guidance of the World Health Organisation, who helped develop the lens.

Everton labelled the behaviour 'unacceptable' after the £27million striker, who earns £53,000 a week, sent footage of himself partying at his Cheshire apartment on social media.

MARTIN KEOWN: Norwich's best showing this season came in their 3-2 Premier League home win over Manchester City in September. They will need to repeat everything they did on Saturday.

INSIGHT - MARTIN KEOWN: As the ultimate tactician, Pep Guardiola tries to push the boundaries, and we saw an incredibly fluid set-up from Manchester City.

Wales boss Ryan Giggs insists Daniel James' move to Manchester United has not disrupted preparations for their Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia, and has given the winger his blessing.