SAINTS legend Mick Channon has outlined his major concerns for England ahead of Euro 2004.

The man who won 46 caps for his country while at The Dell in the 1970s is critical of all Sven-Goran Eriksson's departments despite the 6-1 weekend friendly thrashing of Iceland.

Channon, in a hard-hitting interview, said:

Wayne Rooney is NOT the man to partner Michael Owen in attack.

Skipper David Beckham is a "very good player, though not a great one".

The midfield is "lop-sided" through having no natural left-footer.

England's central area is weakened when Nicky Butt is absent.

"I'm not a great fan of Sol Campbell."

Channon, now a successful horseracing trainer after a football career that included 22 goals for England, remarked: "Good prospect that he is, I'm not sure whether Wayne Rooney complements Michael Owen.

"Owen would be better playing with a bigger fella who could feed him bits and pieces, especially from balls coming into the box.

"Emile Heskey's the nearest we've got but, like a lot of people, I'm still not sure about him, either."

Channon, controversially describes Beckham as "a very good player, but not a great one.

"England should play to his strengths and stick him out on the right from where he can get some good balls in.

"For me great players take people on and beat them. You don't see Beckham doing that. But he is very good at free-kicks."

Channon's other fear for England, who begin their Euro 2004 campaign against holders France next Sunday, is that they haven't cured the imbalance on the left side of midfield.

"We lack a natural left-footer which makes us a bit lop-sided.

"The rest of the midfield's okay but I'm not a great fan of Sol Campbell.

"I like a central defender who can move up and link play and that's not one of his strengths.

"And when Nicky Butt isn't playing, there isn't anyone to pick up the pieces in midfield."

On a more positive note, Channon confessed: "England are always at their best in the heat of battle.

"And, once the tournament starts, I'm sure they'll roll their sleeves up and be a match for most. I hope so, but I'm not sure how far they will go."

Channon has never been shy to come up with a tip and is backing Spain for Euro 2004 glory.