Football: Owen closing on return
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Newcastle United striker Michael Owen could return to action before the end of the festive programme.
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England striker Michael Owen has vowed to keep fighting for a place in the Real Madrid starting line-up after another substitute appearance led to his now almost customary goal.
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MICHAEL Owen was today facing a battle to prove his form and fitness as the pressure grew on his starting place for England&#39;s World Cup qualifier against Wales.
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ENGLAND striker Michael Owen scored his third goal in three matches for Real Madrid today. Owen scored Real&#39;s second as they cruised to a 2-1 victory over Third Division Leganes in the first round of the Spanish Cup.
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Michael Owen is confident that he will be a success at Real Madrid following his £8m move from Liverpool.
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Michael Owen is on track to be fit for England's World Cup qualifier against Wales, England team officials said.
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Michael Owen is expected to be fit to face Wales on Saturday after coming through an extensive training sesssion yesterday, without aggravating his back problem.
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Newcastle striker Michael Owen has headed for surgery in the United States, full of optimism he would be able to completely recover from his knee problems.
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Michael Owen has admitted that he wants to become Englandâs record goalscorer as he prepares to face Spain in familiar surroundings.
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MADRID - It has taken just two months for Michael Owen to question whether his move to Real Madrid has been a big mistake. The England striker has started just one match after trading Anfield for the Bernabeu
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England coach Steve McClaren believes striker Michael Owen can breathe new life into his side's Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.
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MADRID: England striker Michael Owen scored in his fourth consecutive game for Real Madrid as the Spanish giants comfortably beat their newly-promoted local rivals Getafe 2-0 yesterday.
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Out-of-favour Real Madrid striker Michael Owen is confident he will retain his place in the England side.
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David Beckham and Michael Owen went about making their peace with England&#39;s deflated supporters last night with a goal apiece to help launch England to victory against Ukraine.
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ENGLAND striker Michael Owen could not have been a happier man after finally finding the net for Real Madrid today. The former Liverpool man had fallen short for his new club and had suffered the brickbats
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MADRID, Aug 19  - England striker Michael Owen was given a warm welcome by his new Real Madrid team mates and waiting fans on Thursday when he took part in his first training session since joining the club last week.
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LONDON - Even before Michael Owen suffered a leg muscle injury that could jeopardise his England starting spot on Saturday, the seeds of doubt had already been sown.