England legend Michael Owen has acknowledged that England can’t afford to proceed enjoying their present model of soccer if they’re to go the space in Euro 2024. England supervisor Gareth Southgate has come underneath extreme criticism from gamers, consultants and followers alike for using a boring and unconvincing model of play for the England staff, regardless of having stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden at his disposal. Forward of England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final towards England, Owen was bullish about modifications being needed.

“If England proceed to play this manner, we won’t win it. Switzerland will most likely beat us, not to mention any of the larger groups,” mentioned Owen.

England face a high-on-confidence Switzerland within the quarters, a facet that beat defending champions Italy within the Spherical of 16. England had completed runners-up to Italy within the earlier Euros.

To this point in Euro 2024, England topped their group regardless of only one win and scoring two targets. Within the Spherical of 16 sport towards Slovakia, England have been watching an embarrassing elimination earlier than an unbelievable bicycle kick by Actual Madrid star Jude Bellingham spared their blushes.

Over Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England coach, a significant criticism has been England’s poor file towards harder opposition. In 24 video games performed within the interval towards international locations ranked in FIFA’s High 10, England have gained simply 4 occasions.

“The nice factor is that England can get higher, their performances can get higher. We have been lucky to be on the very nice facet of the draw,” mentioned Owen.

If England win towards Switzerland, they are going to face both the Netherlands or Turkey within the semi-final. With Spain, Germany, Portugal and France on the opposite facet of the draw, many have acknowledged that England have a better path to the ultimate.

“All we will do is hope that the supervisor modifications one or two issues. We actually want a change in efficiency if we’re to win the event,” mentioned Owen.

UEFA Euro 2024 is being broadcasted LIVE on Sony LIV, and the identical is out there in 6 totally different languages together with options reminiscent of LIVE Stats & Star Cams – that permit you to observe your favourite participant on the sector whereas the sport is happening.