Roeder: Owen will be ready for Germany

ENGLAND coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has been told not to worry about Michael Owen’s injury.

Newcastle’s Owen fractured a metatarsal at Tottenham on December 31 and he underwent surgery on Friday to tighten a screw inserted into his foot in January.

But Newcastle caretaker boss Glenn Roeder is confident Owen will be ready for the World Cup finals.

“I had a brief chat with Michael and he is very happy. He wants everyone to know that he is very much looking forward to playing for Newcastle again this season and then for England in the World Cup finals,” Roeder said.

“There is no cause for concern for Mr Eriksson. This was a minor procedure and it went really well. I spoke to the surgeon and he said it was a complete success.”