France beat Albania to reach last 16 at Euro 2016

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MARSEILLE: Late goals from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet booked hosts France’s place in the last 16 of Euro 2016 after overcoming stiff resistance from European Championship debutants Albania in Marseille.

Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann came off the bench to head home the opener in the 90th minute before West Ham United’s Payet continued his fine tournament by smashing home a second deep into stoppage time.