Women’s Euro 2022: our writers predict the winners and surprises

Anita Asante This is a fantastic opportunity for England to reach a European final with huge support from a home crowd, but also they have so much depth and cover in every position. I can see France joining England in the final if they get a good run of form because they have equally strong threats in attack. Tough shout, but England to win.

Karen Carney Sweden v England, with Sweden to win. When you take bronze at the World Cup and silver at the Olympics, you are on a trajectory. Sweden are the most complete team in all areas, they are mentally strong and have an experienced squad.

Jonathan Liew England to beat Denmark. The warm-up wins have convinced me something special is happening with this team.

Sid Lowe Spain and England (if they avoid each other in the second round), with Spain winning.

Maryam Naz France and England, with the latter to win because a) Amandine Henry isn’t going to be there and b) it is indeed coming home.

Sarah Rendell England and Spain. The former are on a good run of results and have home advantage and the latter have the star power. The Lionesses will take the trophy.

Louise Taylor France and Sweden, with France to win. Yes, I know there are serious “creative tensions” between Corinne Diacre and her players but France still look really good and Sweden are an amalgam of talent, experience and top-quality coaching. A caveat though: I tipped Turkey to reach the final of Euro 2020 so it is safe to say predictions are not my forte …

Suzanne Wrack England and the Netherlands, with England to win. If England top the group and get past a potentially tricky quarter-final the team will be flying.

AA France’s Marie-Antoinette Katoto.

KC Ada Hegerberg. She has service from Guro Reiten and Caroline Graham