England striker Michael Owen insisted on Sunday there is no need for "panic stations" about his lack of World Cup form.

Owen was taken off after less that an hour in England's opening two games against Paraguay and Trinidad and Tobago, but he is an almost certain starter against Sweden.

"I've gone longer than this without a goal. I wouldn't call it a goal drought," said Owen.

"I'm totally at ease with what's happening and I've done it before at this level so I have the belief I can do it," he added.

Owen is also confident he can find his best form.

"I don't feel as if I'm playing poorly. I'm not tripping over the ball every time I get it," he said.

"I've played 55 minutes each in two games and not scored, and that seems to be the end of the world for a lot of people, but I've been here before and come through it before.

"It's not panic stations as far as I'm concerned.

"In the last World Cup I didn't score early on I but did in the second round against Denmark and the quarter final against Brazil.

"I know I can do it at this level and there is a belief inside me."

England defender John Terry, meanwhile, sang the praises of strikers Rooney and Owen.

"Marking Rooney is a nightmare and he is looking sharp and ready to go," he said.

"Rooney would tell you he had 160 minutes in him as long as he playing, his touch is good and he looks sharp."

England go into Tuesday's match in Cologne knowing that their place in the knock-out stages is secured following their group wins against Paraguay and Trinidad and Tobago.

They will win Group B, provided they avoid defeat against Lars Lagerback's side, although they will be aware they have not beaten Sweden in 11 attempts since 1968.

Terry said he was in a positive mood, despite England performing below their best so far.

"Two out of two and six points. It can't be much better and let's be encouraged that things can only get better from a performance point of view," he said.

Source: Xinhua