Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has made a bold prediction ahead of the Women's Euro 2025 tournament, declaring that the Lionesses will lift the trophy at Wembley Stadium.
Speaking on his podcast, the football pundit expressed unwavering confidence in Sarina Wiegman's squad, stating: "I'm telling you now, England will win the Euros at Wembley. The atmosphere, the momentum - it's all set up for them."
Home Advantage Crucial
Ferdinand highlighted the significance of playing on home soil, with Wembley Stadium set to host the final. "When you've got 90,000 fans behind you at Wembley, that's worth an extra player," he claimed.
New Generation Ready to Shine
The 45-year-old specifically praised England's emerging talent: "The young players coming through are fearless. They've got that winning mentality from the youth setups right through to the senior team."
Ferdinand's comments come as England prepare their defence of the European Championship they won in 2022, with qualification matches beginning this spring.
Pressure of Expectation
While optimistic, Ferdinand acknowledged the challenges: "Of course there's pressure when you're hosts and defending champions, but this England squad thrives under that spotlight."
The former centre-back concluded with a rallying cry to fans: "Get behind them from the first game. This could be another historic summer for English football."
