Guangzhou R&amp;F frontman Aaron Samuel is backing England to win the 2016 European Championship which begins in France on Friday, June 10. <br /><br />The Nigeria international, who recently underwent an operation, is optimistic that he can return to full fitness in the next six months.<br /><br /><span class="body1">&ldquo;I think England will become the European champion.&nbsp; It is a young and good team that has proved to be excellent in the last matches.&nbsp; Perhaps, in the final they will meet with Germany, </span><span class="body1">&rdquo; Samuel was quoted as saying by championat.com.<br /><br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;Chelsea is the main goal in my career, this is my favorite team since childhood. Injury?&nbsp; I plan to play again in six months.</span><span class="body1">&rdquo;<br /><br />The Three Lions will face Russia, Wales and Slovakia in the group stage of Euro 2016.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : pfc-cska.com<br /></span>