Gerrard backs Owen

Last updated : 03 June 2009 By Al Campbell
The former Red doesn't even have a club at the moment but Gerrard believes someone will soon snap Owen up and that the striker is capable of forcing his way back into the England set-up.

"I'm a player, I'm not a scout or a manager but if I was I would be giving Michael a ring," he said.

"I'm a big fan of Michael, a good friend of his and I would love to see him get a move to a big club and get his England career back on track.

"He's suffered a lot in the last couple of years with injuries but a fit Michael Owen has got the ability to be involved in this squad for sure.

"I've not spoken to him that much of late but I'm sure, knowing Michael as long as I have, he will be desperate to get back playing football again, staying fit and scoring goals."

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