Euro 2013: The Experts — Agree or Disagree?

Twelve contributors give their Euro 2013 predictions across four pages. Jacqui Oatley, Anna Signeul, Gemma Fay, Faye White, Lucy Ward and the Germany fan Micol all lean towards Germany despite injuries; Paul Saffer, Jess Fishlock, Sue Ronan and Tony Leighton favour France; the Sweden fan Jennifer Ast and the Scotland fan Smulan argue for the hosts. Dark horses range from Denmark and Italy to Norway, Spain and the Netherlands. Sweden are the sentimental choice of many, several noting it would crown Pia Sundhage’s return. Players singled out include Louisa Necib, Pernille Harder, Celia Okoyino da Mbabi, Lotta Schelin, Nilla Fischer, Kosovare Asllani, Leonie Maier, Wendie Renard, Ada Hegerberg, Caroline Graham Hansen and Sandrine Soubeyrand. A closing sidebar invites suggestions for the England squad mascot, following Yolanda the Panda and Bruce the Moose.