Jermaine Jenas says Sarina Wiegman can mirror her magic in guiding the Netherlands to Euro 2017 glory on home soil with England at Wembley this month.
The Lionesses beat Austria 1-0 at Old Trafford to kickstart their campaign and now turn their attention to Norway in Brighton on Monday.
Wiegman, 52, steered her native country to victory in the previous edition of the tournament as the Netherlands downed Denmark 4-2 in the final.
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Former England ace Jenas, 39, reckons that experience could prove pivotal and Wiegman is the perfect person in charge to land the Lionesses a memorable major trophy.
The BBC punditry star, speaking at a EURO 2022 roadshow event in London, said: “I think England have got a great chance.
“There’s no doubt having someone like Sarina Wiegman at the helm, managing the situation, having been there and done it with the Netherlands last time, is going to help them.
“I think that home advantage is a big thing depending on how they ride that wave.
“I was at the last European Championships in the Netherlands and the following from the crowds at those games was remarkable.
“We’ve got some top players in this team coming off the back of a really impressive season as well, so it’s like any other major tournament. It’s about turning up and performing under pressure.”
Jenas, a regular contributor on Match of the Day and full-time host on BBC’s The One Show, also shared his admiration for England’s current crop of stars.
The former Tottenham ace explained the impact the Lionesses have on aspiring young girls - opening up on his own experience with his three daughters.
He added: “These girls are inspiring a generation of women’s footballers.
“I’ve got three daughters, my girls love football and I know taking them to watch the girls play is going to be a different situation than taking them to watch Forest or Spurs or the men’s game.
“For them to be able to physically see a scenario that they could go and achieve is a different type of inspiration.
“So if you want that, take them to the game and on top of that, you’ll have a great day.
“So go and get your tickets, go and support them and maybe we’ll be able to sing ‘It’s coming home’ properly!”
Tickets are on sale now for fans to experience a history-making tournament that aims to unite football and communities and amplify the growth of the women’s game. www.uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing
