EURO 2024 PREDICTIONS: Sleeper picks, winners & underdog stories! | ESPN FC
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- Опубликовано: 2 апр 2024
- On ESPN FC Live, Mark Donaldson and Luis Miguel Echegaray talk through their EURO 2024 sleepers, winners, under-performers and question who might be the standout players.
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Favourites: France, England, Portugal
Dark Horses: Germany, Netherlands, Croatia, Belgium, Spain
Surprises: Italy, Denmark, Austria, Scotland, Turkey
Are people not aware France j8st lost to Germany?...
@@lagranarob-3881 are people not aware that Germany also lost to Poland, turkey and Austria
Denmark???????
You definitely forgot Ukraine
@@muhammedyamaan6003 true
It's France or Germany for me.
i think France are deservingly the favourites but i'll point out that Germany has beat them twice in the last 6 months.
I think Germany may have finally turned the corner and if Wirtz and Musiala get into a groove anythings possible
Imagine if Germany win because of the English player in their team lol.
Nobody would be bragging about musiala if he declared for England. He'd just he 'another overhyped English player'
@@Whoami691 Ah yes "the English player" who is German-born with a German mother and Nigerian father and chose Germany over England.
@@user-jz8mc5gj6y Yep, you got it.:)
Grew up in England his entire life. Makes him English.
Or are you calling Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Harry Kane irish?
cmon, speak up.
I am born to a botswanan father- tell me I am not English sweetie.
@@Whoami691 "Grew up in England his entire life"
mate you need to quit with the lies.
He's born in Germany and didnt move to England till age 7 (and only due to his father's work)
Then at age 16 he moved back to Germany.
So now at 21 years of age he's lived 12 years of his life in Germany and 9 in England.
to summarize:
Born in Germany
has a German Parent
spent majority of his life living in Germany
Chose to play for Germany
but in your little world he's not German but English
lol keep grasping at straws mate
@@user-jz8mc5gj6y Yet if bellingham played for ireland you wouldn't bat an eyelid would you pickle?
buhbye. :)
And yep, still English! :D
Ukraine is my sleeper. Mudryk, Dobvyk and Tsygankov is a dangerous front three.
So nice they again dont speak about my Croatia. Very6yy good.... Please dont talk about us please have a ego and pride coz thats our motivation. Love it. Keep going.
croatia is always hard to play against.
Yup. We like it this way.
I love Croatia's chances
Flo wirtz will be the superstar
I find that we forget Switzerland too much because they are present in every competition and manage to perform and they have a lot of quality players in this squad like Akanji, Schar, Xhaka, Zakaria, Sommer, Embolo and young people promising like Zeki Amdouni or Noah Okafor
The problem with the Swiss is that no matter how good their squad actually is, and this is certainly the best they've had that I can remember, they've always been let down by the most boring conservative managers. They always felt incredibly stifled and locked
@@oliverboisen7475I don‘t know. I feel like Switzerland always ends up right where they were expected to be and often they perform above the expectations by winning tough groups and making their way to quarter finals
Switzerland beat one good team and never reach the finals
Switzerland won the Eurovision so they can win the Euros
Great pick with Austria. Although we have been cursed with injuries, and Alaba is just the tip of the iceberg.
Croatia have the hardest group by far but if they manage to get out they could go close
Poland does
Germany not only defeated France but almost crushed them, impressive! Still, in a tournament France is still my favorite: smart, sharp, talented, experienced and indeed incredibly deep squad which you need for a Euro. And Mbappé of course...
Only their french arrogance stands in the way of another title. And for that, their loss against Germany could be a blessing wake up-call (remember their dramatic 1998 preparation resulting in... the world cup)
It was a lucky 2-0 , mate
@@galaxymilchstrae2736 I think we watched different games..., mon pote
@@BIGBEN9999999Without Griezman. The French best in Griezman not Mbappe. But I think Griezman is injured,but okk now.
@@user-bi5nw4vp6t Hard to compare, but for sure Griezmann is incredibly important for 'Les Bleus'
it was a friendly...And yes we are arrogant...but look at the records, stats , of France in the last 20 years..nobody comes close...they earned the right to be arrogant.
No one is talking about Portugal and I love it!
U won't win as long as u have Ronaldo
MoRocco 😂😂😂😂
Anything less than semis for Portugal would be a failure with this squad.
Luis Miguel Echegaray thank you, for your cheer words for Ukrainian people. Yeah football is the most important thing from unimportant ones. Looking forward for beautiful football and expects fair play from players and refs.
France dominance continues
Dominance, what dominance?
Choking in final after final.@@jonpool9030
Germany beat them 2-0 last week
@@lagranarob-3881 a friendly?
@@manuelalvarez4185 yes
Bro Really Said England Defence Is Bad😂
He’s probably salty about something lol 😂
Can someone explain to the 🏴 what a “sleeper pick” means?
I don't know how everyone is sleeping on belgium.. They literally have KDB, Carresco, Lukaku and manager like Tedesco.. Only setback for them it's their defence.. I bet they might reach semi final
even defense has been good. The game we played against England we conceded a pen that isn't a pen lets be honest and a last minute goal. We actually defended really well in that game against the likes of Bellingham and Foden (Ik they didn't have Kane but still they have many good players) and Belgium also missed KDB and Carrasco yet they scored 2 goals while playing defensive just shows how clinical they are
Austria?? went 3-0 down against Belgium, then Belgium got a red card and Austria manages to score 1 and 1 penalty in the last 10 minutes, hardly a thriller...
and?
Austria being overhyped like Denmark was in the WC in 2022.
We all know where they will end up. Eliminated in the group stage 😂
yep denmark disappointed everyone 😊
This might be true, because we have truly been cursed with injuries. But as of the last international break, Austria has been among the best sides.
I feel as though the runner-up in Group E (Romania, Ukraine, or Slovakia assuming Belgium takes it) has the best path to a deep run as a sleeper. They get the runner-up of Group D (Netherlands, Austria, or Poland assuming France wins it) in the round of 16, and likely the winner of Group F (likely Portugal, but also Turkey, Czech Republic, and Georgia) in the quarterfinals. It isn't a lock, but about as kind a path as possible for Romania or Ukraine to go deep. If the group goes to expectations, you could see France, Belgium, England, and the 2nd place team from Group B with Spain, Italy, and Croatia on the other side of the bracket with the winners of Group A (likely Germany) and B away from them until the semis.
Love how Germany is not a favorite when they just beat the "favorite " France week or two ago...
Theyve been fairly poor in the last few tournaments they're also recently lost and drawn a few of their games before the France win they certainly are far from being favourites but can never be underestimated.
@@charliezz6746 they beat France and Netherlands recently
Because no1 expects to win a major tournament with Havertz & Werner as your strikers 😹
@@AB-zo3tz Fulkrug plays over Werner and Havartz, plus Havertz is not that bad...
@@lagranarob-3881 That's true which were good much needed wins in friendlies but Germany overall recently and the last few tournaments have still been fairly poor if you compare this current team to the likes of the mid 2006 2010 2014 WC Cup winning squads
The deepest squad is the super hot favourites which is FRANCE
Portugul lose to slovenia -Silence
Spain lose to Colombia - Silence.
France conceede in *7 seconds* and lose to Germany - Silence
England Draw with Belgium - 'OMG England are awful' 'overhyped' overrated' 'never gonna win' 'see, just bottlers'
The double standards are nothing short of delusional.
Oh but the other 3 are still *'strong favourites'* right?
If that was England we would be crucified by every European fan looking to mock us. Every single one. In fact, we were! Even though we had no less than *12 injuries* (which encluded our entire defense, attack and half the midfield) and had to cobble together a team in which many players were debuting!
No Kane, Saka, Grealish, Palmer, White, Stones, Ward-Prowse, Reece-James, TAA, Walker, Maguire, Pope or Shaw - And thats just off the top of my head.
*And still Belguim didn't win.*
And yet all we ever ge is blasted for every single loss.
Well you know what? F..k the lot of you.
Seriously mate as if England need more hype😂if you were half as good as you think you are you’d win it
@@Rockstarnic88 seriously mate, you're a prime example of the clueless masses. 🤣🤣🤣
But it's funny cuz international bookies have us as joint favourites with France! Go take it up with them if you don't like it c..t. 😁
@@Rockstarnic88 what's this? A kuumbubble proving my point? Fantastic! Looks like the kuumbubble is also unaware the the odds are decided by international bookies, not England.
But let's watch it continue.
Im not even English and I conpletely agree with you. When Scotland lost to netherlands 4:0 everyone was still praising them but if that was England they would have been mocked to death
That’s because Portugal won in 2016 Spain also won the national league and got 3 Euro and one World Cup France got two Euro two world cups trophies and reach four finals this why everyone silent 🤫
How is England's defense and goalkeeper weak? In the last 2 tournaments combined, weve conceded 6 goals in 11 games....
Meh, I wouldn't say teams like iran, u.s, senegal, scotland, ukraine, a very mediocre german side and wales were much of an offensive threat.
@@dontletherspeak7575I have always found it hilarious how people like you prattle on about how bad england are - until England beat every team you say will beat them.
It is double standards and hate.nothing more. I seem to remember 'Denmark were going to destroy england' or something along those lines.Along with 'Wait till England face a real team like Gewrmany'
the tune changes immediatly after England have beaten them.
@@dontletherspeak7575 Any team can score in any game. France conceded goals against Australia, Tunisia, 3 against Switzerland, Argentina against Australia, and Saudi Arabia. Portugal against South Korea, Ghana, and 4 against "a very mediocre German team"
None of that proves my point wrong. Anyone can score doesn't change the fact that some teams score more and are more likely to score.@@x34reapers
England's record under Southgate against Top 10 ranked teams is 4 wins in 27 or a pathetic 14%. i'd say any team in the tournament can beat England.but the English media & fans are delusional and always think themselves aa world class.
It's crazy that no one is really saying Portugal above England or equal to France. Who's the worst player in the Portugal squad? Nelson Semedo, who is a pretty good right back, or maybe Concecao, who is young but is a great young player. That's their worst probably lol, their team is stacked. They're going to possibly have world class players not even starting, like Leao, Cancelo (if they go with Dalot), Jota who although injured has been excellent for Liverpool when fit, Vitinha who was PSG's best player this season, Gancolo Ramos, Joao Felix, Nuno Mendes, and then young star Center backs such as Goncalo Inacio, Antonio Sivla both linked to massive money moves this transfer window. And then the guaranteed starters such as Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Paulinha, Ronaldo (I know he's old). They might be fielding a back four of Mendes, Dias, Goncalo (or pepe), Cancelo, Then a midfield of Vitinha, Paulinha, Fernandes, then up front Bernardo, Leao and Ronaldo. You tell me who has a better pool of talent in the starting lineup, France is the only comparable. England while freaking amazing in midfield and attack, will have a weak defence especially at centreback. And at fullback you have an older walker and Shaw who is not fit. I would go France, portugalm germany (home factor) and then England.
I do agree that having won it recently France don’t have that weight on the shoulders that England do! And especially with the way English media gets on the England team as soon as they put a foot wrong! But …. There is no denying that England can demolish any team with whichever team u pick ! This will be englands era ! Every team had to stop the rot eventually . Englands turn I recon. If it’s not this tournament it’s coming! Young hungry world class players in abundance
England have to definitely go far in this competition their haven’t won a trophy for a long time all eyes will be on them Portugal already won it in 2016 Belgium also haven’t won any trophies
Mark my words, Portugal is going to win. And Netherlands will be great! Veerman and Frimpong are top notch
So many people are attacking England for their defence but France has a pretty weak defence too
Italy wins again I think. Their team has a block of Inter players plus a great keeper and Chiesa up front. Yes France, Germany are stronger, but Italy just behind them and if the bracket falls their way, they win.
Italy will be lucky to get to the quarter finals the current team will not get anywhere near winning it they arent as good as they were a few years ago.
@@charliezz6746 the same thing was said of Italy in 2021. “Bang average players, couldn’t qualify for WC”.
@@roccosage8508 Italy went into the last euros on fairly strong form they were still unbeaten for 30 something games in a row leading up to the tournament and had a strong defense etc a few of those players are no longer in the squad or retired now they almost failed to qualify for this euros they are definitely not favourites they were seen as one of the top 3 favourites last time anything can happen but I highly doubt italy will go far this time.
@@roccosage8508Italy weren’t bang average in 2021 at all Verrati, Barella, Insigne, Chiesa, Bonucci, Chiellini, Donnaruma etc
@@alanchamberlain9902 you’re preaching to the choir. I was quoting what others were saying about Italy in 2021. They were saying that Turkey was a dark horse to win the tournament and would steam roll Italy in that first game. Imagine that.
The only man can stop England from championship; Gareth Southgate.
I would love if possible to see Italy versus France final. With Italy repeating as Champions.
Italy will be great in 2 years
Everyone keeps saying this country beat that country and therefore they should be favourites, that’s not how football works. England’s recent results have been poor but they go up a level at competitions. You know they’ll end up in the top 4 at least. And the winner will be from the France/England semi final.
England will not reach the semifinals... Belgium - Germany, France - Austria or Italy... not even Spain is my favourite.
England and France have a great chance to win the Euro 2024
that's what the bookies want people to think.
England vs Portugal final, and Portugal will dominate but England will survive and it goes to extra time. Then in like the 113th minute England will get a very controversial decision going their way leading to Bellingham scoring some scrappy winning goal
...you gonna put money on that?
Whoever beats Germany wins it and i doubt if anyone will
They are slowly climbing back , but they are not there yet...don't get too excited buddy
Germany or Spain for me.
dark horse would be Holland.
Belgium has the perfect balance of youth and experience.
Belguim are nowhere near winning this euros their best chances in recent tournaments have gone they arent as good as they were.
@@charliezz6746 Belgium are literally unbeaten in 12 games under Tedesco while missing Courtois and KDB in most of those games. The current Belgian team is much better than the one from Euro 2021 and WC 2022, with a good mix of young talent and experience.
@@deandoesstuff3371man spittin facts right there
@@charliezz6746Belgium are actually the only team unbeaten since the WC and they played England and Austria twice who are good teams while missing many players like KDB, Carrasco, Courtois and more. They have some experienced players by reaching to the WC semis and euros quarters in recent years and also got young talents who have been playing well. They are aurely a dark horse
Belgium thinks coach Tedesco is more important than Courtois. Ridiculous.
look at Arda Guler in tournament
Albania is a sleeper pick sure ! look at ther qualifications
3/1 and double that it’s 17/1 .. really guy
No Alaba for Austria. Sleeper team; Italy biggest disappointment ; England
Belgium
Sleeper is Hungary!! Undefeated in 2 or 3 years? Final against Germany…
Good luck to Romania, Hungary, Georgia and Ukraine, I think for sure this year in UEFA Euro 2024, one of those countries will make it quite far in the Euros, for sure all these countries are gonna be underdogs, and Willy Sagnol is a good decent coach for the Georgia national team, he is also a former historic legendary Bayern Munich defender! 🙂👍✌️🇷🇴🇺🇦🇬🇪🇭🇺
England semi's but final will be germany n France
Why is England clearly ahead... I don't think they'll pass the game once the knockout starts... they play boring football
This is my top 4 who will win.
1. Belgium.
2. Netherlands.
3. Germany.
4. Spain.
I dont thinkt top 3 favourites France, England and Portugal will win this year.
Sorry, but these soccer-callers have absolutely no knowledge about football
Austria will have tough time with Poland and the favourites France and Netherlands. Austria will not make it from the group.
Judging by the way all the Polish Players are talking.... i think Poland will shake this group honestly if Poland can Click on all cylinders .... this group will be wild ... i can honestly see Austria and Poland causing the Dutch to Fail
@@itsprimetime9865 im living in NL and I'm Polish, cannot wait to go to some bar on that day. Nice evening that will be. I honestly think Poland can draw NL and win Austria. 4 points possible, but will it be enough, not sure.
@@gaceqkos Welll i'm Polish living in Toronto Canada i honestly Think we can Beat the Dutch or atleast Draw and Beat Austria and actually fight harder with France this time around ... but again we can only say things what happens happens
France mid ❤
France 🇫🇷 Or Germany 🇩🇪 Will Win You Heard It First here
England best team….but wont win
I just want Turkiye to atleast get RO16
Ukraine? Really? Nobody would care about them or mention if not because of the war going on. Lets leave politics outside football please...
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Can Slovakia or Romania upset them?
@@dariussalepetru6770 nobody cares about those either lol
@@lagranarob-3881 Maybe yes, because both are in the same level
Italy wins. The world knows nothing about our players.