Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves has claimed that the current squad has the team spirit to enjoy success at Euro 2012.

Roy Hodgson's team are preparing to face Italy this Sunday and Hargreaves believes that England can progress despite not having the same quality of players as in previous years.

Hargreaves told BBC Sport: "The 2004 and 2006 teams were stronger individually but if these guys can play as a group and maximise, then there is potential.

"It is about playing well as a team and working together. They look like they are doing that right now."

The former Bayern Munich midfielder is believed to be currently considering his future following his release from Manchester City.