We will have a better perception of England’s Euro 2022 chances after they have played Norway on Monday night. I believe the depth of talent in Sarina Wiegman’s squad will be enough to reach the final but this is their toughest group game. If they are to frustrate Ada Hegerberg and the rest of a Norway team adept at playing between the lines, England’s defenders must be solid and remain in constant communication. Their focus at set pieces needs to be 100%.
A lot of people ask if I’m envious of England’s players and regret being retired but my overriding emotions are happiness and pride at seeing how far women’s football has progressed. The scale of this tournament is something many of us in the game have worked towards for a long time. Even so, as happy as I am to be watching, I’d have really enjoyed marking a striker as good as Hegerberg.
