Jose Mourinho has named his four favourites to win Euro 2024.
With the European Championship’s set to kick off later this month in Germany, Mourinho talked up England's chances of claiming their first major international trophy since 1966.
The Three Lions are among the bookmakers’ favourites to win Euro 2024, and Mourinho has insisted that tag is justified, while adding he expects Portugal, France and Spain to also challenge for the trophy.
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He added that he would be surprised if Italy retained the European championship and notably chose not to mention Germany’s chances.
Discussing Portugal’s chances, Mourinho told GOAL: “I don’t want to be disrespectful about previous generations that we had, but in terms of squad depth and quality, we are probably now the best we have ever been and Portugal can go on to win it.
“It’s about having confidence, self belief that they can beat anyone. I don’t want to say Portugal are the best team, but Spain, France, England, Germany are not better.
“The best problem for a coach is having to choose who to play, because there are two great right-backs, two great left-backs, two great positional midfielders – and I say two only because there is a 23-man squad but there are more.
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“If there is a surprise, I will be surprised! France and Germany always do well, Portugal and England are better than ever. These four teams.
“I’m not certain about Spain but the football they play and the players they have are of the highest quality. Italy or Belgium would be a surprise.”
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Topics: Euro 2024, England, Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, Germany
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