Owen named in England squad

Last updated : 07 October 2003 By Adam Bryant
The Liverpool striker is still receiving treatment for a shin injury picked up in the game with Arsenal at the weekend but Sven Goran Eriksson is hoping he will recover in time for the Euro 2004 qualifier.

"I have spoken with the doctor and the masseurs and they tell me they have a plan. They say they will do everything possible to get Michael fit," said Eriksson.

"It's too early to say at the moment though. The odds are still 50-50. Michael wants to play and is feeling positive."


Full squad: James (West Ham), Robinson (Leeds), Walker (Leicester); P Neville (Man Utd), G Neville (Man Utd), A Cole (Arsenal), Bridge (Chelsea), Mills (Leeds), Campbell (Arsenal), Terry (Chelsea), Upson (B'ham City); Beckham (Real Madrid), Lampard (Chelsea), J Cole (Chelsea), Hargreaves (Bayern Munich), Butt (Man Utd), Dyer (Newcastle), Gerrard (Liverpool), Scholes (Man Utd); Owen (Liverpool), Heskey (Liverpool), Beattie (Southampton), Rooney (Everton).