World Cup Qualifier: Owen scores England's third

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Michael Owen gave England a 3-1 lead three minutes after half time in the World Cup qualifier against Germany in Munich.

The Germans had taken an early lead through Carsten Jancker but England responded in superb style.

Michael Owen equalised with his 11th goal for his country and Steven Gerrard scored from 25 yards in first-half stoppage time.

Then came Owen's second strike to give England a good chance of qualifying from Group Nine.