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As holders Spain prepare to get the defence of their European crown underway, Guillem Balague answers your questions on key talking points surrounding Vicente del Bosques squad. Euro 2016 is well and truly up and running with matches coming thick and fast. Spain kick off their bid for a record third consecutive victory in the competition when they play the Czech Republic in Toulouse on Monday.Vicente del Bosques men will be looking to atone for their shock defeat to Georgia in their final pre-tournament warm-up by claiming three points, a feat England failed to achieve as they were held to a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Russia on Saturday. Ahead of Spains tournament bow, Sky Sports Spanish football expert answers your questions on La Roja and offers his thoughts on Roy Hodgsons Three Lions... Ramos offers De Gea support Sergio Ramos says Spain support David de Gea following allegations Do you think the Georgia game might just do what the Switzerland game did in 2010 and focus the team? (@spandiddy)Georgia exposed a lack of pace in Spains build-up play and exposed the difficulties were going to have in trying to beat team that defend very deep. It also exposed our inability to respond in games.The only good thing about the game was that it pointed those weaknesses out. It also reiterated the importance of width provided by the full-backs, the importance of moving the ball quickly and the importance of being efficient, because we wont create many chances - it is difficult when there is no space. Georgia players celebrate their 1-0 victory over Spain The Georgia game reinforced and exposed the problems Spain have had, I just dont think we have all the solutions at hand. This is partly because we are trying to do things in the same way that weve done them. Even though we have different players I dont see any great difference and I think people have found Spain out.As the Czech Republic game edges closer, I am getting more optimistic, but I fear Spain my struggle in what is a difficult group containing Croatia and Turkey, or to go far in the tournament.Your Spain starting line-up? (@Chris_Mbola) Balagues Spain starting XI (4-1-4-1) De Gea Juanfran Ramos Pique Alba Busquets Silva Fabregas Iniesta Nolito Morata On David de Gea, I think hell play, he has been backed up by the players. Friday was difficult for him but he spoke to his family and to Del Bosque and played likes Azpilicueta, Koke, Pique and Alba have been very close to him in rotation, almost trying to make sure that he not on his own.He feels very calm, though, and he is training well, that is what Del Bosque is seeing. I get the impression that De Gea will start on Monday.Not picking Fernando Torres and taking Lucas Vazquez - was it a good decision? (@PrinterKevin)Absolutely. Fernando Torres has not been with Spain for two years, he had a decent end to the season with Atletico Madrid but he didnt do enough to deserve a place in the final 23-man squad.Lucas Vasquez offers something different every time he comes on for Real Madrid. He makes a difference in the way he attacks and defends so I think we will see a lot of Vasquez coming on in the second halves of games, especially the difficult ones. I fancy him to impress at these Championships. Juan Mata and Fernando Torres were left out of Del Bosques final 23-man squad What is your opinion on Juan Mata not being selected? (@Jord95Gaming)The problem with Mata is that hes not a forward, hes more like a number 10 and there are a lot of players in that position - Koke, Iniesta, Fabregas and Silva. All of those players play in Matas position so taking him would be merely replicate what they already had.Is this VdBs last tournament as manager? If so, who will replace him when he goes? (@Gurpal_1)We all suspect that this will be Del Bosques final tournament so Spain will be looking for a new coach soon. That will be difficult because nobody that I can think of has the unanimous support to succeed the man who has delivered so much success. Its too early for Rafa Benitez, the same goes for Paco Jemez but for different reasons, he still has to mature as a coach. Could this be Vicente del Bosques final tournament in charge of Spain? People have suggested Joaquin Caparros but he could be signing for Oviedo, which would put him out of the equation. Whoever the Spanish Football Federation opt for it wont be an easy decision, thats for sure. There are also some young coaches that would no doubt leave their current jobs to take charge of Spain but we will have to see.Are you a fan of Wayne Rooney playing in midfield? He didnt do badly in the first half, he added continuity and directness. The problem for Rooney, and with all midfielders, is that in order to stop attacks in that position, you have to work harder defensively.Rooney was useful, he is mature in a young team and yes, Id give him the opportunity to play there again. The one caveat would be that he and Hodgson have to recognise that he may only be able to reach the necessary level for 45 or 50 minutes, with Jack Wilshere then replacing him. Wayne rooney impressed in midfield as England drew their Euro 2016 opener I had no problem with Wilshere coming on, but bringing James Milner on alongside him sent the wrong message to the team. Hodgson wanted to control midfield and nullify the Russian threat by keeping the ball. That, however, is not what England are about.I would have brought Marcus Rashford, or someone who could bring the ball forward, on and continue attacking a Russia side that were there for the taking.The process of building a team has not been followed with England and I always feel that when difficult situations arise the coach will revert to type. Hodgson is a conservative coach so instead of looking for a second goal he invited Russia to attack England. Rooneys Russia stats The numbers behind England captain Wayne Rooneys impressive midfield display against Russia. Having said that, I would be very optimistic seeing this England, it was enjoyable to watch and, of course, they deserved much more. There are so many positives to take from that game. I understand that after so many disappointments some people have taken a negative spin but, if I were an England fan, I would be very happy with what I saw.How did you rate Englands performance against Russia?England were fresh, youthful, dynamic and quick in the ways they attacked, they very dangerous down the wings in particular. Harry Kane was disappointing but Dele Alli had a very good game in the first half again, Eric Dier was good too.Perhaps England could look to play another striker against Wales or simply stick with Kane as we all know his quality. Why look for many changes when things, in the main, worked? Lessons for Hodgson? Five things we all learned from Englands 1-1 draw with Russia in Marseille on Saturday. We always knew the weakness was the centre-back position, and that was confirmed by Russias equaliser. Too many people have been focused on the result and not the performance. England have got a lot going for them, they are not the perfect team but, considering the team has been thrown together out of the blue, there was enough there to take and improve on to guarantee a good tournament. Do you think Spanish pundits would focus on Kane on corners like English pundits - your general view on Kane taking set-pieces? (@truefootballfa3) Why is Kane on corners? Why is Harry Kane taking corners for England? We examine the debate and reveal a surprising stat... Ive spoken to coaches who have say that if the player is the best at taking set pieces then why not let him take them?David Villa used to take set pieces for Spain and it didnt create a big debate, but people sometimes focus on the tiny little details instead of looking at the performance. Also See: Ramos offers De gea support Iniesta: Spain are prepared Lessons for Hodgson Why is Kane on corners? Will Butcher Jersey . Grimes signed a $32 million, four-year contract to remain with Miami. 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New Jersey Devils Jerseys .com) - Marian Gaborik scored his sixth goal in the last four games to help the Los Angeles Kings top the Arizona Coyotes, 4-2, Saturday at Staples Center.MELBOURNE, Australia - Elation turned to desolation for Daniel Ricciardo at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after the Red Bull driver was stripped of his first podium finish due to a technical breach at Formula Ones season opener. Ricciardo initially finished second to Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg to become the first homegrown driver to take to the podium in the 29-year history of the Australian GP. The celebrations did not last long as F1 stewards said his car breached fuel-flow rules introduced this year which limit cars to 100 kilograms of fuel during the race. World motorsport governing body FIA subsequently disqualified Ricciardo , elevating McLaren drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button to second and third. Red Bull immediately announced it will appeal. Shortly after the end of the race, FIA Formula One technical delegate Jo Bauer said Ricciardos car had "exceeded consistently the maximum allowed fuel flow" and referred the matter to stewards. More than three and a half hours later, after Ricciardo had left the track, the stewards disqualified the Australian saying Red Bull had not only breached technical regulations by exceeding the allowed fuel flow, but also had disregarded instructions before the race to change the fuel flow sensor and during the race to reduce the flow. The operation of the fuel-flow sensors had been a source of dispute between the teams and the FIA coming into the first race. After the findings, Red Bull ssaid "Inconsistencies with the FIA fuel flow meter have been prevalent all weekend up and down the pit lane.dddddddddddd The team and (engine-maker) Renault are confident the fuel supplied to the engine is in full compliance with the regulations." Horner further proclaimed the teams innocence to reporters saying; "It is no fault of Daniel. I dont believe it is the fault of the team." "I am extremely disappointed, quite surprised ... hopefully through the appeal process it will be quite clear that the car has conformed at all times to the regulations," he added. "We would not be appealing unless we were extremely confident that we have a defendable case." The Albert Park crowd earlier offered Ricciardo a thunderous applause as the stood on the podium in his first race with Red Bull. "Its a bit overwhelming for now, but just an unbelievable day," the 24-year-old said shortly after. Australia staged its first Grand Prix of the F1 era in Adelaide in 1985, with the 1986 edition marking the final race of Australian world championship winner Alan Jones. Mark Webbers first F1 race was the 2002 Australian GP, and since then Australian fans have waited impatiently for a top-three finish at Albert Park. Red Bull, last years constructors champions and a dominant force in F1 for the past four years, had a difficult time in preseason testing and little was expected from its first race of the season. ' ' '