Pressure is mounting on England and manager Gareth Southgate ahead of the European Championship this summe with expectations high for the team to secure their first major trophy since 1966. Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Joleon Lescott speaking on TNT Sports praised the country’s midfield particularly highlighting Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden as key assets.
Ferdinand expressed confidence in England reaching the final of Euro 2024 while Rooney emphasized the strength of the squad. Southgate previously led England to the final of the 2020 tournament where they were defeated by Italy. Discussing the team’s midfield, Ferdinand and Rooney acknowledged its quality but also highlighted potential vulnerabilities against top opponents.
However, they emphasized the importance of playing to England’s strengths and maintaining possession to mitigate these concerns. Lescott echoed their sentiments emphasizing the midfield’s strength. Rooney expressed optimism about England chances in the upcoming tournament, noting the team’s close calls in recent competitions and their potential to achieve success.
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