Slovakia 3-1 Georgia: Adam Nemec scores twice as England's Euro 2016 opponents earn friendly win in Austria

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England's Euro 2016 opponents Slovakia continued their preparations for the tournament with a comfortable 3-1 win against Georgia on Friday evening.

Adam Nemec showed he could provide the scoring threat they will need against Roy Hodgson's side in France by netting two goals in a friendly in Wels, Austria.

Slovakia are looking to regain the attacking momentum that carried them to six successive wins - including a victory against reigning champions Spain - in qualifying for their first European Championship since becoming an independent nation in 1993.

Slovakia's Adam Zrelak (left) keeps his eyes on the ball as Georgia's Solomon Kakabadze slides in on him

Slovakia's Lukas Tesak (left), pictured with Georgia's Jambul Jigauri, provided the assist for the second goal

Resting key players ahead of a friendly with Germany on Sunday, the Slovaks struggled early to keep pressure on Georgia, who did not qualify for Euro 2016 and hired former Slovakia manager Vladimir Weiss in March.

Nemec, the team's second leading goal scorer in qualifying, took advantage of his first opportunity, scoring from a fine pass from Matus Bero five minutes into the match.

After the break, the 30-year-old striker headed home a Lukas Tesak cross.

With two matches in three days, coach Jan Kozak tried out some newcomers looking for a spot in his Euro 2016 squad, including Bero, who was making his first international appearance.

Adam Zrelak, earning his second cap, gave Slovakia their third goal in the 71st minute.

Jan Kozak (left) gestures on the touchline as Adam Zrelak, who scored Slovakia's final goal, wins a header

Kakabadze tries to hold off a challenge from Zrelak during his side's 3-1 defeat by Slovakia on Friday

Georgia got one back moments later when Levan Kenia capitalised on a defensive mistake.

Slovakia face a tough task in France in a group with England, Russia and fellow Euro debutants Wales, teams all placed higher in the world rankings.

Kozak, in charge since 2013, has relied on a core group of players who helped Slovakia qualify for the 2010 World Cup, their only other major tournament appearance.

Slovakia's players will face England in their final group game at this summer's European Championship