Ex-England player, Ray Parlour, The Three Lions predict the most stuck only reached semi-finals at Euro 2012. In addition Parlour was also asked fans not to overburden Roy Hodgson in his first tournament as a new coach.
Each well in the tournament's Euro and World Cup, England was always there in the top row of the favorites to win. However, as a has-been British always disappointing and considered to be a "sweetener" tournament with all the news is sometimes too bombastic.
In Poland, the Ukraine next month, Britain is still regarded as one of the favorites despite the internal condition of the team was shaken by the racism that afflicts the case of the former captain, John Terry, plus the resignation of Fabio Capello.
Joining in Group D which would arguably make it difficult because there are a host of Ukraine, Sweden and a strong team of French, English is still considered to be past it. However, to be called the English champions have not been able to do so.
"The extent to which the UK can go in the European Cup? They're just going to the semifinals. This is going to make the British people are happy because the team is now reinforced a lot of young players such as Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain and Andy Carroll can determine if he was trusted," said Parlour after EPL Masters event in Jakarta, Sunday (05/27/2012) night.
England will be performing with new people in the coaching chair Hodgson is officially appointed to replace Capello some time ago.
Sloping pitched voices also accompany the FA's decision is due to Hodgson's track record is less good for the club.
"Roy (Hodgson) is a good choice and he is a native of England. Fans should support it and do not give excessive pressure such as in South Africa two years ago (Capello - ed)," continued the owner of 10 caps in the 'Three Lions Team 'it.
Finally, when asked who is going to be a star in the European Cup in England later, Parlour of Arsenal's famous for defending the 1992-2004 period, to choose the figure of Steven Gerrard. Why?
"Gerrard will be key players as well as British stars. By adopting the position of captain, he will be more responsible and I'm sure Hodgson would put him in right midfield position (which is his best position). Not like the time in the last World Cup where he played in the left side, "he concluded.