Arsene Wenger believes England are among the favourites to win Euro 2016 following their impressive victory in Germany.
Roy Hodgson’s side recovered from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in Berlin with goals from Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Eric Dier.
England were beaten 2-1 by the Netherlands at Wembley four days later but Wenger thinks they will be competitive in France this summer.
"I thought the super-favourites were Germany, France and Spain with England behind, but now they are up there on the list"
Arsene Wenger
“I was impressed and I made them [among the] favourites straight away,” said the Arsenal manager.
“I had been a bit cautious as I thought the super-favourites were Germany, France and Spain with England behind, but now they are up there on the list.
“I didn't see the second game against Holland, I saw the France game [against Russia]. They are [also among the] favourites because they have so many good players, but they have as well their internal debate about [whether to play] Benzema or not. They create their own problems.
“Germany will be there,” added Wenger. “Germany suffered a lot against England, and I must say I was impressed by England. They were 2-0 down and Germany scored a goal that was not offside so they had a chance of 3-0.
“I must tell you even at 2-0 down I was impressed by England, but if they had lost 3-0 what would the conclusion have been in the press?”
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