England held by Russia 1-1 with late goal in Group B (updated)

A last-gasp Vasili Berezutski goal helped Russia earn a precious 1-1 draw with a dominant England in their first Group B match of Euro 2016 at the Stade Velodrome here on Saturday.

Two minutes into the four added injury time, the Russia captain headed Igor Smolnikov's cross past England goalkeeper Joe Hart. Second half substitute Denis Glushakov was first announced as the scorer but footage later showed that the ball had already crossed the line before he touched it.

England took the lead in the 73rd minute when Eric Dier smashed the ball into the top corner from a free-kick just outside the box, after his Tottenham teammate Kane had walked over it.

Another Spurs player Dele Alli had earned the chance for England after he had fouled by Russia defender Georgy Schennikov.

England manager Roy Hodgson replaced captain Wayne Rooney straight after Dier's goal and introduced Jack Wilshere in an attempt to retain possession, but the decision backfired because Rooney was a key role in the midfield.

Hodgson said after the match, "When you concede with a minute left, it is a bitter disappointment. After one dodgy spell at the start of the second half, if we take away that 15 minutes, we were in total control."

"I would have been happy with 1-0. At least it wasn't a glaring error but we go away with a draw rather than a victory.

"I thought we played well. It feels like defeat because we were preparing to celebrate a victory and we don't have that possibility now."

England, whose best feat in the tournament was reaching the semifinals 20 year ago, will have to wait for their first opening game victory in European Championship history.

Roy Hodgson's side will take on Wales on June 16 while Russia next play Slovakia. Endit