Newcastle confirm Owen cruciate ligament injury

Newcastle today confirmed Michael Owen has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee after the England striker was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup.

Magpies chairman Freddy Shepherd claimed it was “too early” to say how long Owen will be out of action for after sustaining the “serious injury” during the first minute of England’s 2-2 draw against Sweden in Cologne.