Belgium overcame Israel 1-0 thanks to a 82nd minute goal from Kevin Mirallas to put the Belgians in the driving seat to qualify alongside Holland in Group A.

England were held to a goalless draw against the Czech Republic in their opening match at the European Under-21 Championship in Holland.

Serbia caused the upset of the tournament after beating favourites Italy 1-0 thanks to a low drive from Dejan Milovanovic in their European Under-21 Group B clash in Nijmegen on Monday.

Defending European Under-21 Champions Holland got their campaign off to a bright start following a 1-0 win over Israel in Heerenveen.

Ajax midfielder Hedwiges Maduro was on hand to tapped in the only goal in the 10th minute to seal all three points for the Dutch, who next play Portugal on Tuesday.