Helen Ward: Wales can go so far as they imagine. The Netherlands may look as that opening recreation as the proper one for them and perhaps Wales can play on that and take individuals without warning and go underneath the radar. They’ve some unbelievable expertise with Welsh coronary heart, grit and willpower. We’re the last word underdog. No different nation has a dragon on their badge or flag, in order that has acquired to imply one thing, hasn’t it?
Danny Gabbidon: I am hoping Wales go all the best way and win it, however being practical with it being their first match I’ll say one thing much like what I stated when the lads certified for Euro 2016 – if they’ll get out of the group that might be a very good achievement with how troublesome that group is. In the event that they get out of the group that might be a powerful achievement.
Nedum Onuoha: I really feel for Wales as a result of they’ve been so unfortunate to finish up on this group with Netherlands, France and England. They’re the underdog in each single a type of video games. However I feel they are going to get a win, I simply do not assume it is going to be sufficient to get them out of the group. I think about the video games they play, particularly towards England, will probably be very hard-fought. With a powerful begin, they might be taking part in for a spot within the knockouts in that last recreation. However I am unable to see them getting out of the teams.
Fara Williams: I’m rooting for Wales. It is at all times vital that we assist dwelling nations and the expansion at their first match. I feel they are going to exit within the group levels. They’re in a tricky group and can in all probability end backside of the group, however they will not exit and not using a battle. These Welsh gamers will give completely all the pieces for the badge. Having performed with just a few at membership degree, their nation means all the pieces to them.
Alex Scott: I feel it’s epic they’ve reached their first main match and I am all for that feeling that it might probably carry you collectively. They’ve waited an extended, very long time. I hope they could be a darkish horse and shock France and the Netherlands.
Steph Houghton: I feel Wales will discover it robust, however they’ve performed unbelievably properly to get to this match. To be concerned in a gaggle stuffed with skilled groups on the highest degree goes to be robust, however with this Welsh facet I do know they are going to by no means hand over so it might be a shock one for us all.
Anita Asante: Historical past will inform us that for newcomers to main competitions, typically it is about experiencing match soccer and studying rather a lot from the primary expertise. Not many have progressed out of the group levels within the very first match. Wales have been actually unlucky to attract extremely ranked groups with the know-how and expertise. I feel they are going to in all probability battle to get out of the group, but when they do then all the pieces is feasible. They go in with that fearlessness and underdog standing. I hope it might probably occur for them.
