The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Euro 2024 preview Part 1 - the favourites

Jun 3, 2024

James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, and Daniel Storey discuss the Euro 2024 favorites like England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Portugal. They delve into Gareth Southgate's tactics, Spain's promising young players, and the impact of Toni Kroos on Germany. The panel also talks about potential stars like Xavi Simons for the Netherlands and Portugal's strong squad.

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Portugal is considered one of the favorites for Euro 2024 due to their talented squad, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix.

Germany has shown promise with a transformed team under Nagelsmann, showcasing creativity and tactical variation with key players like Wirtz and Kroos.

France is a strong contender in the Euros with a talented squad led by experienced players like Benzema and promising talents like Mbappe.

Deep dives

Optimism in Portugal Ahead of the Euros

Despite high expectations and the pressure to perform after winning the Euros in 2016, the mood in Lisbon is optimistic. The Portuguese team, with its wealth of talent including Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Diego Jota, and others, is seen as one of the favorites to win the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo's prolific season in Saudi Arabia has added to the team's strength, with his goal-scoring prowess standing out.

Intro

2min

Previewing the favorites and contenders for Euro 2024 tournament

2min

Italy's Performance Post-European Championships

5min

Goalkeeper Situation in Italian and Spanish National Teams

10min

Discussion on Spain's Euro prospects and a Direct TV advertisement

2min

England's Prospects in Euro 2024

16min

Analysis of Camavinga's Role and France's Defensive Concerns

2min

Euro 2024: Preparations and Expectations

19min

Predictions and Banter on Euro 2024 Champions

2min

Jimbo welcomes the esteemed panel of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Daniel Storey to take a look at the big hitters at Euro 2024.

Has England’s moment arrived with the talent at Gareth Southgate’s disposal? Or is he not the right man to make the most of that talent tactically?

Are France the only team that can beat France? Or do Portugal have the strongest squad at the tournament?

Elsewhere, we’re looking forward to seeing a Spain side with a different dimension of exciting young wide players. And will Italy’s good record at the Euros in the 21st century continue?

Plus how Toni Kroos has changed everything for Germany and can Xavi Simons become a star for the Netherlands?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: How are holders Italy holding up? (02.40)

• PART 1b: Speedy young Spain look to make an impact (10.30)

• PART 2: England deserved favourites? (20.00)

• PART 3a: Or will France strike again? (31.00)

• PART 3b: Michiel Jongsma on the Netherlands (40.00)

• PART 4a: Seb Stafford-Bloor on Germany (44.00)

• PART 4b: Jose Delgado on Portugal (50.00)

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Euro 2024 preview Part 1 - the favourites

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