Owen laments World Cup decision

Michael Owen has admitted he should not have gone to the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2009 - 11:38

Michael Owen has admitted he should not have gone to the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.

The Newcastle frontman battled against the clock to make himself available for his country that summer after fracturing a metatarsal in a New Year’s Eve clash with Tottenham keeper Paul Robinson.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Germany Place: England Place: Hull Person: Owen Person: Michael Owen Person: Paul Robinson Event: 2006 World Cup Event: New Year’s Eve Event: Christmas Event: World Cup Event: Barclays Premier League Organisation: Newcastle Organisation: Tottenham Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: Real Madrid

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