Michael Owen hopeful summer of success represents a bright new future for England's national teams. England have a long and painful history of crumbling under pressure at national football tournaments, but Owen is daring to dream of a bright new future. read more
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After the victory over the Italians, here are five reasons the future is bright for English football: They play as a team. Below the Under-20s, England's youth teams are built around prodigious talents like Marcus Edwards (nicknamed "Mini Messi" at Tottenham) or Man City's skilful Jadon Sancho, but Paul Simpson's squad have reached the U20 final without having a standout star. read more