Will Sven heed the advice of his predecessors?

You would think every England fan would be delighted with the team's progress in Germany so far.

But that's not the case. Debate ranges about team tactics, personnel and playing style.

Former England managers Sir Bobby Robson and Graham Taylor told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek what they think needs to be done to turn around England's fortunes.

Sir Bobby Robson:
"It's true that we're not playing so well - but we're winning.

"There's a lesson to be learned here from the World Cup in 1990.

"After we drew our first game with the Republic of Ireland, the media were calling for us to be sent home - yet we went on to reach the semi-finals.

"England need to play better football but there is a 20% rise in the importance of the game at the knock-out stage and the tempo of the game gets raised.

"It's cup-tie football - you get that urgency and aggression, which is sometimes missing in the group stages.

"That will give the players a big lift."

Graham Taylor:
"In some ways, it couldn't have gone any better.

"Sure, England haven't played as well as we know they can but, even if they had, they could not have won any more points.

"As Bobby says, the World Cup is like two tournaments in one - the group stage and the rest.

"There's a different mentality in the knock-out stage. There's a sharper edge to everything. England will react in that manner.

"The game against Sweden is an opportunity to put in a good performance.

"That and a win would put England into the knock-out stages in good spirits."

Sir Bobby Robson:
"Sven has one game to look at the striking situation and come up with the best combination for the best game.

"I would start with Crouch and Rooney against Sweden.

"Michael Owen isn't hot. He's rusty and you can see that in his game.

"And the team are hitting long balls. They aren't playing carpet passes and that doesn't suit his game.

"Through training and playing, Rooney will become more comfortable with his foot. It will come naturally.

"He's not up for 90 minutes yet - there's a colossal difference between being fit for training and being fit for matches.

"But if he lasts for 70 minutes, he will have done very well."

Graham Taylor:
"The match against Sweden is an ideal time to play both Rooney and Owen.

"I would start with those two up front.

"Is this now an opportunity to have Walcott come on? If not, when are we going to see him?

"I have never understood why we haven't taken five forwards. It's a problem for us now."

Sir Bobby Robson:
"We should avoid Germany, if we can, but we shouldn't be afraid of them.

"We won't beat the better teams playing as we have done so far but I'm sure the players can improve."

Graham Taylor:
"If England don't improve, they're going home.

"I don't think England will make the final. I think they will fall short."