Emile Heskey tips England to reach quarter-finals at Euro 2016

Emile Heskey would be happy with a Euro 2016 quarter-final place for England after suggesting they have struggled to hit top gear in France.

Manager Roy Hodgson has been happy with his side's 'dominant' performances despite the fact they finished second in their group, behind Wales.

But former England striker Heskey - speaking before England discovered their last-16 opponents would be Iceland - expected more.

"I don't think they've got going yet," said Heskey, who was promoting his former club Leicester's International Champions Cup clash at Celtic Park on July 23.

"It's been weird because they have had a lot of possession but haven't really done much with it.

"I don't think they have created as many chances as I thought they would do. Harry Kane hasn't been used to his strengths, the way he does with Spurs.

"But you have all these players that come into the melting pot and hopefully produce something good. They will need to improve. Winning the tournament? I'd be happy with the quarters."

Heskey suspects Kane is suffering from the effects of a long, hard season.

"I do like Harry Kane," said Heskey, who scored seven goals in 62 internationals.

"In the two games he has played, with the teams sitting back, he hasn't really taken on that role too well. It seems Jamie Vardy has that energy.

"I know a lot of people are saying he might be mentally tired because it's been a long season, I think he played 52 games. Whereas Vardy looks quite fresh, and even Daniel Sturridge because he didn't play too much. I like Sturridge, he is the sort of player who can create something from nothing."