Craig Levein believes England suffered again at this summer's World Cup from the burden of overly-high expectations.
After struggling through Group C with one win in three games, Fabio Capello's men were comprehensively beaten 4-1 in their last-16 clash with old foes Germany. The Scotland boss, preparing for the friendly in Sweden next month claims too much is expected from the England players - which makes it difficult for the manager.
"They (England) are under an enormous amount of pressure," he told Real Radio. "I think the expectation levels of England are way above what they should be."
He added: "I said before the tournament that if England got to the semi-finals it would be a terrific achievement.
"They didn't quite manage it.
"I'm not one of those people who looks at it and revels in them going out.
"I think it would be good for everybody if they had progressed further but it's a difficult job, the England manager's job, as you see."
Source: PA
