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Michael Owen names two ‘Golden Generation’ stars that would make England’s class of 2026 better & debates whether Harry Kane or Declan Rice could oust Wayne Rooney & Steven Gerrard | Goal.com UK
- Michael Owen names Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard as two players who could strengthen England in 2026.
- Owen notes England’s defensive vulnerabilities but says attackers are strong enough to compete.
- He suggests Kane and Rice could fit into a modern England XI with three central midfielders.
- Owen believes Kane would still feature in an all-time England XI from 2002–2006 era discussions.
- Owen mentions a potential lineup with three central midfielders featuring Rice and past legends.
- The interview frames a generational crossover as a hypothetical for future success.
- Owen discusses Rooney’s legacy relative to Kane in the context of 2026 hopes.
- Owen reflects on the era of Gerrard, Lampard, and Scholes and where Rice might fit.
- Owen emphasizes the balance between defense, midfield, and attack in his assessment.
- The piece marks GOAL’s exclusive stance on Owen’s commentary for a World Cup bid.
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