They stand above the rest — Wayne Rooney names favourites for EURO 2024

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 21:19 - 14 June 2024

England legend Wayne Rooney has revealed the favourites to lift the EURO 2024 trophy in Germany this summer.

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney has said there are three favourites to win this summer's Euros.

Rooney, who appeared in three Euros for the Three Lions, knows a thing or two about what it takes to win.

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Despite expressing worry over Gareth Southgate's men and their preparation for the tournament, the ex-Man United man believes they have what it takes to win.

“For me, three teams stand above the rest as favourites at Euro 2024,” he told The Times.

“They are France, Portugal, and England. It’s a huge tournament for Gareth Southgate and his senior players, and Gareth is right to say that the job is all about winning now.

England begin their campaign against Serbia on June 16.