Del Bosque full of praise for Spain's 'total team effort'

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque hailed his defending champion, including benched captain Iker Casillas, after a Euro 2016 masterclass in a 1-0 triumph over the Czech Republic in their Group D clash on Monday.

Spain, crowned European champion in 2008 and 2012, is looking to become the first team to win three consecutive Euro titles.

But on a rain-soaked pitch in windy Toulouse, 'La Roja' were frustrated until Gerard Pique headed Andres Iniesta's prefect back-post delivery past Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech in the 87th minute.