Roy Keane, Laura Woods and Gary Neville make England predictions for Euro 2024 as Three Lions gear up for Bosnia clash
GARETH SOUTHGATE’S brave lions are readying themselves to do battle once more for Euro 2024 this summer.
And as England head into the final weeks of their preparation before the competition gets underway, the pundits from ITV1 and ITVX’s Euro 2024 live coverage have made their predictions.
AlamyGareth Southgate is preparing his side for this summer’s Euros[/caption]
AlamyHis 33-man provisional squad have two friendlies to play before it is trimmed down to 26[/caption]
ITVITV’s pundits have given their predictions ahead of the tournament proper[/caption]
England will head to Germany amongst the favourites to lift the trophy after suffering penalty shootout heartbreak during Euro 2020 at Wembley.
A squad filled with some of the most exciting talents in European football will try and put an end to England’s near 60-year wait for a major trophy in the men’s game.
The experts have had their say on whether Southgate and Co can get over the line this time with big names such as Laura Woods, Roy Keane and Gary Neville making their predictions.
Here SunSport breaks down what they all said to ITV about the highly anticipated tournament ahead of this evening’s warm up game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Laura Woods
Laura Woods had piled the pressure on England this summer claiming it will be a “huge letdown” if the Three Lions don’t advance to the “latter stages”.
However the award-winning presenter still reckons that alongside France, England are favourites to win the competition.
Winners: England or FranceEngland performance: WinnersScotland performance: Advance through the groupPlayer most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham
Roy Keane
Keane has over 67 international caps and has used his experience to back Germany to make the most of their home advantage this summer.
GettyEngland are among the favourites to life the trophy in July[/caption]
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But the Manchester United legend has his reservations over how well Scotland and England will perform.
Winners: GermanyEngland performance: Top their group, but not win the tournamentScotland performance: Out in the groupsPlayer most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Harry Kane
Gary Neville
Gary Neville has been both a player and a coach for England at the Euros in the past.
And drawing on his vast experience he has claimed that it’s “about bloody time” that the Three Lions lifted the trophy aloft this summer.
Winners: EnglandEngland performance: WinnersScotland performance: Out in the groupsPlayer most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden
Mark Pougatch
Mark Pougatch is one of the most experienced football pundits on television and he has had his say on this summer’s tournament.
Winners: FranceEngland performance: Huge opportunity to winScotland performance: Struggling in tough groupPlayer most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe
GettyScotland face tough opponents in their group with hosts Germany, Switzerland and Hungary[/caption]
Ian Wright
Ian Wright has followed the majority in naming England and France as the teams to beat out in Germany.
But he too has put the pressure on Southgate saying: “Semi-finals or bust – anything less will be a disappointment – and they have a genuine shot at the trophy”.
Winners: England or FranceEngland performance: Semi-finals or winnersScotland performance: Realistic aim is to get out of the groupPlayer most looking forward to watching: Florian Wirtz, Lamine Yamal and Benjamin Sesko
Eni Aluko
Another England legend who has weighed in on the proceedings in Germany.
Winners: FranceEngland performance: Reach the finalScotland performance: Advance through the groupsPlayer most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe
Graeme Souness
Scotland’s straight-talking star has given his take on what will happen.
Winners: EnglandEngland performance: WinnersScotland performance: Tough to get out of the groupPlayer most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer
GettyMost pundits are excited to watch Jude Bellingham play[/caption]
Karen Carney
With 144 caps for the Lionesses, there are few people more qualified to talk about International football than Karen Carney.
Winners: EnglandEngland performance: WinnersScotland performance: N/APlayer most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham
Sam Matterface
Sam Matterface will be the lead commentator for ITV during the Euros and here’s what he thinks will unfold in front of his eyes.
Winners: GermanyEngland performance: Come close to winning itScotland performance: Advance through the groupPlayer most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham
Lee Dixon
Arsenal and England icon Lee Dixon has backed Gareth Southgate to bring it home.
Winners: EnglandEngland performance: WinnersScotland performance: Scrape through the group stagesPlayer most looking forward to watching: Kobbie Mainoo
GettyLee Dixon has singled out Kobbie Mainoo as one to watch this summer[/caption]
Ally McCoist
Another Scottish icon has had his say on what could happen in the next two months.
Winners: FranceEngland performance: Chance of winning it alongside FranceScotland performance: Advance through the groupPlayer most looking forward to watching: Antonio Silva
Andros Townsend
Luton Town winger and 13-time England international Andros Townsend has given his predictions.
Winners: FranceEngland performance: Semi-finalsScotland performance: Out in the Last 16Player most looking forward to watching: Jude Bellingham
GettyEngland will be hoping to recover from their Euro 2020 heartbreak[/caption]
ReutersGareth Southgate has to get his side ready for a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight first[/caption]
BBC and ITV's Euro 2024 line up in full
Here's how each channel will line-up:
BBC presenters:
Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
ITV presenters:
Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods
BBC pundits:
Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
ITV pundits:
Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
BBC commentators:
Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
ITV commentators:
Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
BBC co-commentators:
Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
ITV co-commentators:
Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend
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