Michael Owen runs a finger along the back of his right leg where a hamstring used to be and retraces a career path that changed one fateful night in Leeds 13 years ago. April 12, 1999. Owen’s star was in the ascendancy after that goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup and a successful second  season for Liverpool when the 19-year-old fell to the turf at Elland Road. ‘Y...Full Story »

Manchester United striker Michael Owen is aiming to hand manager Sir Alex Ferguson another selection dilemma in the Barclays Premier League title run-in. Owen has been a virtual onlooker this season as United have roared to the brink of a record 20th title, one of the more longer-term absentees from a Red Devils squad that has been ravaged by injury. But the 32-year-old is closing in on full...Full Story »

Sir Alex Ferguson will pluck Michael Owen from first team anonymity and hand him what could be a pivotal role in Manchester United's push for the Premier League title. Owen has been plagued by a succession of injuries during his time at Old Trafford - the last coming in the Champions League win over Otelul Galati at the end of October when he went off with a thigh injury which has kept him out...Full Story »

ON HIS WAY BACK ... Michael Owen MICHAEL OWEN hopes to be the ace up Alex Ferguson's sleeve as he looks to recover from injury in time for the title race run-in. The former England star has been sidelined with a thigh problem since November but is now back in training and nearing a return. Manchester United boss Ferguson is delighted to have his striker back in the mix, suggesting that Owen c...Full Story »

DOUBLE TOPS ... Owen insists he can star for at least two more years MICHAEL OWEN insists he has at least two more years at the top — despite playing just FOUR games for Manchester United this season. Owen, 32, sidelined since November with a thigh strain, said: "My body feels as though it can play and my mind wants to and I think I still have another two or three years left. "Some play...Full Story »

TWITT BETWEEN HIS TEETH ... Owen launched into a tweet rap on England's defeat MICHAEL OWEN last night gave Stuart Pearce's England a Twitter bashing.He insists they played badly against Holland and deserved to lose, tweeting: "Surprised at the reaction after last night's match. "Experimental team or not, getting beat at Wembley is disappointing. "I mean, it's hardly like we played brilliant ...Full Story »

SHOCK ... Michael Owen ENGLAND striker MICHAEL OWEN had no regrets about Capello's departure, saying: "It never felt right knowing the manager was heading off after the Euros regardless. "Surely we will stick to an Englishman as our next manager. That should run from players to tea lady." Match of the Day's GARY LINEKER backed Redknapp to manage both England and Spurs in the short term. He tw...Full Story »

Manchester United striker Michael Owen has launched a defence of team-mate David De Gea after the Spanish goalkeeper came in for criticism following the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield. De Gea was criticised for Liverpool's two goals, failing to claim the ball when Liverpool defender Daniel Agger shot past him and then unable to get a touch on Dirk Kuyt's rising...Full Story »

BRIGHTON are preparing an audacious bid to land Michael Owen.The Championship club want to bring the Manchester United striker to the Amex Stadium to help their quest for the play-offs. United would demand only a nominal fee for the striker, 32, who they signed for free from Newcastle in 2009. Owen has always said he would not be prepared to slip down the leagues. But the chance of regular ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has splashed out on his first racehorse — and has chosen racing colours of pink with white sleeves and hooped cap, suggesting it could be an early Christmas present for wife Coleen. The year-old colt is in training at the Cheshire stable of Rooney’s team-mate Michael Owen and cost £63,000 at the Tattersall sales. The Manchester United striker visited the stables...Full Story »