Former England and Liverpool striker Michael Owen wants boss Roy Hodgson to emulate Premier League showstoppers Liverpool and adopt Brendan Rodgers’ attacking philosophy during the 2014 World Cup.
With the number of attacking options in Hodgson’s squad, Owen believes England have the quality and the ideal man in charge to play on the front foot.
Speaking exclusively for Sportlobster.com, Owen said: “I believe Roy Hodgson is an attack-minded manager. He certainly has been with England, as there are goals in every game nowadays.
“We have fantastic attacking players and, like Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool, you must play to your strengths.
“England have Daniel Sturridge, Wayne Rooney, Raheem Sterling, Adam Lallana, Ross Barkley and Steven Gerrard, and these players are able to score and create.
“We should try to outscore our opponents rather than play defensively and look to steal a win.”
Hodgson opted for youth with wonderkids Barkley, Sterling and Luke Shaw, who ousted the now internationally-retired Ashley Cole, in his 23-man squad.
With Jordan Henderson, Sturridge and Lallana also in the set-up, Owen believes one of England’s World Cup rookies will light the blue touch paper.
He added: “There are players, who are young, hungry and have the self-belief to make a huge impact.
“There is normally one youngster, who goes on to perform. With England, you look towards the likes of Barkley and Lallana.
“You want these players to produce something out of the ordinary and hopefully have a purple patch during the World Cup.
“They believe they can win the match on their own. I had the same feeling when I was younger, but you doubt yourself and worry over opponents more as you grow older.
“Therefore, I think there is much to be said for taking a few wildcards. You never know what you are going to get with the likes of Barkley or Lallana.”
Owen believes Hodgson is an attack minded manager? Thats so funny, the midget has shown himself up yet again