England's performance at the World Cup has been underwhelming in several matches, including against Ghana, Panama, DR Congo, and a significant portion of their win over Norway.
Former England striker Michael Owen expressed concerns about the team's technical flaws and lack of control in the game, which he highlighted after their match against Mexico.
Owen believes that England will improve when they take on Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, in the upcoming semi-finals.
He expects Argentina's willingness to attack to help England, who have struggled against more defensive sides, and sees star players Bellingham and Harry Kane as likely to be at their best.
Owen has, however, questioned the performance of players around Bellingham and Kane, including the lack of goals from wingers and the midfielders' ability to keep hold of the ball.
The former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker emphasized the importance of the biggest games bringing out the biggest performances, especially from the biggest players.
Owen agrees with manager Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's quality against Norway, saying that the players needed to be reminded of their potential rather than being protected from criticism.
