Owen urges Reds to focus on Euro victory

"I think that if they win then it would be a strange situation if the champions couldn't come and defend their crown," said the former Reds striker.

"It's going to be hard to win and they all have to focus on that, it will be difficult. If they don't win there will be no complaints, but if they do win I would expect a big campaign in England to UEFA to see them given a place."