Liverpool legend Michael Owen has raised doubts about England’s 2026 World Cup prospects under Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel amid age concerns and climate worries.
In a chat with 247Bet, the former England international emphasizes that several senior figures, including Harry Kane, may not be at peak levels by next summer, and he questions whether the team can win the 2026 World Cup.
“Star players such as Kane are getting older — he’s not going to be getting any better. While world-class players such as Kyle Walker will no longer be there.
“Even players like Foden are not at the top of their game compared to what they were a year or two ago. Defensively, I worry too. We used to have a lot of good defenders.
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“Now I’m thinking who’s going to play left-back? Who’s going to play centre-half? John Stones isn’t getting any younger.
“I think we were probably better a year or two ago. But a lot changes in football. It might turn into a big year for us, but no, I wouldn’t be confident about us winning the World Cup at this stage.
“We’re knocking on the door – finals, semi-finals – we’re a top footballing nation, but I think other nations may be better suited to the conditions this time.”
