Helen Ward: Wales can go so far as they consider. The Netherlands would possibly look as that opening sport as the right one for them and perhaps 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 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 will say one thing much like what I stated when the boys certified for Euro 2016 – if they will get out of the group that may be a extremely good achievement with how troublesome that group is. In the event that they get out of the group that may 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 kind of video games. However I believe they’ll get a win, I simply do not suppose 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 likely be very hard-fought. With a robust begin, they may very well be enjoying for a spot within the knockouts in that closing sport. However I can not see them getting out of the teams.
Fara Williams: I’m rooting for Wales. It is all the time necessary that we assist house nations and the expansion at their first match. I believe 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 things for the badge. Having performed with a number of at membership stage, their nation means all the things 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 convey 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 accomplished unbelievably nicely to get to this match. To be concerned in a gaggle stuffed with skilled groups on the highest stage goes to be powerful, however with this Welsh aspect I do know they’ll by no means hand over 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, usually it is about experiencing match soccer and studying loads 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’ll most likely battle to get out of the group, but when they do then all the things is feasible. They go in with that fearlessness and underdog standing. I hope it may possibly occur for them.