Owen set for op

England striker Michael Owen appears set to have surgery to prevent a hernia and repair his injured groin.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2007 - 09:01

England striker Michael Owen appears set to have surgery to prevent a hernia and repair his injured groin.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed Owen is being advised he needs to have his stomach lining strengthened and his torn adductor muscle also treated.

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