Helen Ward: Wales can go so far as they consider. The Netherlands may look as that opening sport as the right one for them and possibly Wales can play on that and take folks without warning and go beneath the radar. They’ve some implausible expertise with Welsh coronary heart, grit and dedication. We’re the final word underdog. No different nation has a dragon on their badge or flag, in order that has received 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 event I will say one thing much like what I stated when the boys certified for Euro 2016 – if they’ll get out of the group that will be a very good achievement with how troublesome that group is. In the event that they get out of the group that will be an impressive 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 kind of video games. However I feel they’ll get a win, I simply do not assume will probably be sufficient to get them out of the group. I think about the video games they play, particularly in opposition to England, shall be very hard-fought. With a robust begin, they could possibly be enjoying for a spot within the knockouts in that remaining sport. 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 house nations and the expansion at their first event. I feel they’ll exit within the group phases. They’re in a troublesome group and can most likely end backside of the group, however they will not exit with no battle. These Welsh gamers will give completely all the pieces for the badge. Having performed with a number of at membership degree, their nation means all the pieces to them.
Alex Scott: I feel it’s epic they’ve reached their first main event and I am all for that feeling that it may well carry you collectively. They’ve waited a protracted, 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 finished unbelievably nicely to get to this event. To be concerned in a bunch stuffed with skilled groups on the highest degree goes to be robust, however with this Welsh facet I do know they’ll by no means hand over so it could possibly be a shock one for us all.
Anita Asante: Historical past will inform us that for newcomers to main competitions, usually it is about experiencing event soccer and studying lots from the primary expertise. Not many have progressed out of the group phases within the very first event. Wales have been actually unlucky to attract extremely ranked groups with the know-how and expertise. I feel they’ll most likely 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 may well occur for them.
