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 unexpectedly and go beneath the radar. They’ve some implausible expertise with Welsh coronary heart, grit and dedication. We’re the last word underdog. No different nation has a dragon on their badge or flag, in order that has obtained to imply one thing, hasn’t it?
Danny Gabbidon: I am hoping Wales go all the way in which and win it, however being sensible with it being their first match I’ll say one thing just like what I stated when the lads certified for Euro 2016 – if they will get out of the group that may be a very good achievement with how troublesome that group is. In the event that they get out of the group that may 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 believe they may get a win, I simply do not suppose will probably be sufficient to get them out of the group. I think about the video games they play, particularly in opposition to England, will likely be very hard-fought. With a robust begin, they may very well be enjoying for a spot within the knockouts in that last sport. However I can not see them getting out of the teams.
Fara Williams: I’m rooting for Wales. It is all the time essential that we assist residence nations and the expansion at their first match. I believe they may exit within the group phases. They’re in a troublesome group and can in all probability end backside of the group, however they will not exit and not using a struggle. These Welsh gamers will give completely the whole lot for the badge. Having performed with just a few at membership degree, their nation means the whole lot to them.
Alex Scott: I believe it’s epic they’ve reached their first main match and I am all for that feeling that it may possibly 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 believe Wales will discover it powerful, however they’ve performed unbelievably effectively to get to this match. To be concerned in a bunch stuffed with skilled groups on the highest degree goes to be powerful, however with this Welsh facet I do know they may by no means surrender so it may very well 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 so much from the primary expertise. Not many have progressed out of the group phases within the very first match. Wales have been actually unlucky to attract extremely ranked groups with the know-how and expertise. I believe they may in all probability wrestle to get out of the group, but when they do then the whole lot is feasible. They go in with that fearlessness and underdog standing. I hope it may possibly occur for them.
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