Owen targets international recall

by Dave Maher , 08 September 2010

Manchester United striker Michael Owen is hopeful of forcing his way back into Fabio Capello's England plans.


Owen last played for England in March 2008, just three month's into Capello's reign.

Along with Wayne Rooney and Jermain Defoe, Peter Crouch and Darren Bent would also appear to be more likely selections up front for Capello, but Owen remains undaunted.

"I've got 89 caps so far," he said. "I played for England for many years, starting when I was 18.

"I played basically right the way through until about two years ago, which was my last game. So, hopefully I will play for them again one day, you never know."

Owen, having suffered from many injuries over his career, has just gotten over his latest problem - a groin strain.

"I've had my fair share (of injuries) but also had plenty of games," said the frontman.

"When I look back and see the amount of matches I have played at club level, international level, I do not feel harshly treated by too many injuries."

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Team P W D L +/- PTS
1.
Man City
25
19
3
3
45
60
2.
Man Utd
25
18
4
3
36
58
3.
Tottenham
25
16
5
4
24
53
4.
Arsenal
25
13
4
8
13
43
5.
Chelsea
25
12
7
6
13
43
6.
Newcastle
25
12
6
7
0
42
7.
Liverpool
25
10
9
6
6
39
8.
Norwich
25
9
8
8
-4
35
9.
Sunderland
25
9
6
10
8
33
10.
Everton
25
9
6
10
-1
33
11.
Swansea
25
7
9
9
-4
30
12.
Fulham
25
7
9
9
-5
30
13.
Stoke
25
8
6
11
-14
30
14.
West Brom
25
8
5
12
-6
29
15.
Aston Villa
25
6
10
9
-5
28
16.
QPR
25
5
6
14
-17
21
17.
Blackburn
25
5
6
14
-19
21
18.
Wolverhampton
25
5
6
14
-21
21
19.
Bolton
25
6
2
17
-22
20
20.
Wigan
25
4
7
14
-27
19
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