England's Euro 2024 Hopes in Jeopardy as Owen Slams Team's Style

England's Euro 2024 hopes hang in the balance as they prepare to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Despite boasting a star-studded squad, England's performances have been underwhelming, prompting criticism from fans and pundits alike.

Former England striker Michael Owen has been particularly vocal in his assessment of the team's style of play. "If England continue to play this way, we can't win it," Owen said. "Switzerland will probably beat us, let alone any of the bigger teams."

England's cautious approach has been a major concern. Despite having attacking talents like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden, the team has struggled to create clear-cut chances. In their group stage matches, England managed just two goals, and they were fortunate to escape with a win against Slovakia in the Round of 16 thanks to Bellingham's stunning bicycle kick.

Gareth Southgate's record against top-ranked opposition has also been poor. In 24 games against teams in FIFA's Top 10, England have won only four times. This has led to questions about Southgate's tactical acumen and his ability to get the best out of his players.

However, Owen believes that England can still turn things around. "The good thing is that England can get better, their performances can get better," he said. "We were fortunate to be on the really nice side of the draw."

If England can overcome Switzerland, they will face either the Netherlands or Turkey in the semi-finals. With Spain, Germany, Portugal, and France on the other side of the draw, many believe that England have a favorable path to the final.

But Owen warns that England must improve their performances if they want to lift the trophy. "All we can do is hope that the manager changes one or two things," he said. "We certainly need a change in performance if we are to win the tournament."

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