BELFAST – Michael Owen believes England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson cannot overlook him when he names his side for tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Northern Ireland.
Owen missed the win over Wales through suspension and Eriksson has yet to tell the forward if he will return. But Owen, 25, said: “I’m confident of my position in the team and my value to it on recent and past performances.”I don’t think I’d be especially thankful if the manager played me.I don’t think I owe anyone any favours.”And Owen insists he has nothing to prove, despite being forced from favour at Real Madrid and returning to the Premiership at Newcastle in a 17 million pound deal.-AFPBut Owen, 25, said: “I’m confident of my position in the team and my value to it on recent and past performances.”I don’t think I’d be especially thankful if the manager played me.I don’t think I owe anyone any favours.”And Owen insists he has nothing to prove, despite being forced from favour at Real Madrid and returning to the Premiership at Newcastle in a 17 million pound deal.-AFP
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