Alan Shearer: England can go all the way. This is the greatest chance we’ve had in a long time.

If it’s not going to be England, then I would have to go with France. With some of the talent and experience they have, they will be really really tough to beat.

Wayne Rooney: England have to be looking at winning the competition. I also have a feeling for Portugal, they have got a really good squad, good individuals. They will have a good go.

Thomas Hitzlsperger: Top of the list is always France, and they have to be the favourites, but I see England and Portugal as also being in that top group of contenders and of course every German football fan thinks we can win it, playing at home.

Izzy Christiansen: It’s got to be England, finally! After reaching the final last time out, let’s hope they can take the next step this time, just like the Lionesses did in 2022.

Leanne Crichton: It’s probably France for me. They are probably the most consistent team in terms of a squad who have been there and done it before, with quality, experience and world-class players.

Micah Richards: England are going all the way to the final but if they don’t win it, then you have to look at France. You could argue that, individually, we have got the better players but as a team they will be hard to stop, with the way Olivier Giroud leads the line and how Antoine Griezmann plays in the pocket… oh, and they have got Kylian Mbappe.

Joe Hart: It’s England’s time.

Steven Thompson: England, Germany and Portugal will be strong but for me it’s France – because of Mbappe, the strength of their squad and the hurt from the way they lost the World Cup final to Argentina. They will be extra-keen to make amends for that here.

Martin Keown: France or England. I don’t want to put any pressure on England, but France are quite magnificent.

Ashley Williams: France have got such a strong squad. All those young players are growing into mature stars.