Really looking forward to the Euros now

[atypical_boro]

Feels like we haven't had a proper summer tournament since 2018. 2021 we still had the dark clouds of covid hanging over us. So in a way we haven't had a proper summer EUROS since 2016, when England went out to Iceland.

Hopefully we'll fare a bit better this time!

My 7 year old will be right into this one. What are you looking forward to most other than the England matches?

For me, probably watching Scotland's 'spirited' 1-0 defeat in the opener. (Sorry Laughing ).

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

2021 still felt relatively normal I thought, apart from the table service in bars...

I've just realised I'll be in Glasgow for a gig on the night of our third group game, so very much hoping we've got top spot done and dusted before then

 

[Unravel_Morrison]

I'm hoping we just put in a good showing. We always get voted against politically but this year could be different.

I think Gareth will go with Jordan Henderson and Kalvin-Phillips singing Unchained Melody.

 

[Diego]

Same, Been looking forward to it for a while to be fair. I do love a tournament. Come on England!

 

[Paterson]

I'm looking forward to a couple of days in Cologne followed by two more in Gelsenkirchen. So far we've only got tickets for the Italy v Spain game but I'm ok with that. Germany is a good place to be for the football even without being in the ground.

 

[TeaCider]

Cannot wait.
I just hope we perform to our undoubted potential.

 

[Decent_Left]

Feels like we haven't had a proper summer tournament since 2018. 2021 we still had the dark clouds of covid hanging over us. So in a way we haven't had a proper summer EUROS since 2016, when England went out to Iceland.

Hopefully we'll fare a bit better this time!

My 7 year old will be right into this one. What are you looking forward to most other than the England matches?

For me, probably watching Scotland's 'spirited' 1-0 defeat in the opener. (Sorry Laughing ).

tbh I quite enjoyed the format of the 2021 tournament.

Think its a shame they didn't give it a proper go again, lots of matches in countries that cant hold a tournament in its entirety was quite refreshing. No one making themselves bankrupt building infrastructure and not totally held in one (or 2) of the usual suspects

 

[BoroMart]

I'm looking forward to a weekend in Berlin in the middle of July

 

[MichaelDebeve]

Get your money on Latte Lath as top scorer …. Red hot form going into it, confidence sky high, stranger things have happened! ……..

 

[atypical_boro]

tbh I quite enjoyed the format of the 2021 tournament.

Think its a shame they didn't give it a proper go again, lots of matches in countries that cant hold a tournament in its entirety was quite refreshing. No one making themselves bankrupt building infrastructure and not totally held in one (or 2) of the usual suspects

Oh I didn't not enjoy but you couldn't legally have people round for a barbecue during it!

 

[TeaCider]

Cannot wait.

I love international tournaments.

 

[changingman]

A 5-5 draw in the group match between Austria and Netherlands in Berlin.

And finding a spare ticket on the floor for France v Netherlands in Leipzig

 

[Billy69_uk]

I honestly couldn't care less. I find it really difficult to get enthralled or relate to the current crop of England footballers.

 

[BeanBeany]

Bit of summer football beats the long nothing break between end of season and the friendlies starting, can't say I'm very excited by England's chances, think we will have our usual safety first tournament and choke at some point

 

[Loop]

I can't wait for it, hopefully the weathers good and we perform!

 

[LaPennaBianca]

Very excited.

I love this England team and think with Bellingham having taken the step up we now have an x factor that we haven't previously had.

I just love going into tournaments excited by the side, rather than fearing the worst.

 

[allied_assault]

We will do well - semi's at least which will be deemed a failure in some people's eyes.
France were knocked out by Switzerland in the last Euros but did the French hound him out?
No they kept him and he went on to be in the WC final v Argentina.

 

[Zoophonic]

Have tickets for two games in Leipzig and Munich. Looking forward to getting out there.

 

[The Card Cheat]

I am nervous and excited in equal measure!

I'm a tad worried about England defensively and think we're a bit weak at LB, but at same time in Bellingham, Foden and Kane we've probably got 3 of the top 10 players in the world...

 

[Boro_Madrid]

I’m really excited and hope England do well.

However I do wish that some England fans (and the media) would lower their expectations somewhat. From what I see and hear it feels like some people believe it’s “ours to lose” and Gareth will inevitably mess it up.

Reality is that you have weaknesses in the England defence and also a fantastic France team, a strong Germany side (and they are hosts), an impressive and young Spanish team that is a couple more years mature from the last tournament. We could just easily be outplayed and soundly beaten…and if it happens then that’s okay. Just enjoy the ride!