Owen pulls out of England squad

Last updated : 11 February 2002 By Kop Talk News


Liverpool striker Michael Owen has pulled out of the England squad due to a slight knee injury which he sustained while playing against Ipswich Town at the weekend.

"Sven-Goran Eriksson feels there is no point in risking Michael and so he has returned to Liverpool," said the F.A.'s Head of Communications Paul Newman.


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