Sven-Goran Eriksson believes England are capable of winning Euro 2016, though he hopes the media do not place too much pressure on Roy Hodgson's men.
England have often stuttered on the big stage under great expectations, unable to progress beyond the quarter-finals of a major tournament since reaching the semi-finals at Euro '96, but while wary of past failures, there is a sense of hope led by a new generation.
After qualifying for June's tournament with a 100 per cent record of 10 wins from as many matches, England's stock rose further following Saturday's stunning 3-2 comeback win over Germany in an international friendly.
"The pressure on the English national team has always been very big at all the big tournaments," Eriksson said in an interview with Omnisport.
"But during the last two years I think the pressure has gone now very much. They have a very talented team – a lot of young players.
"I hope the press don't put too much pressure on them and hopefully they do well. I think they have a chance."
Eriksson added: "Their qualification campaign was brilliant so why not in the final stage?"
