Owen ready to improve

Last updated : 02 July 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The 23-year-old may have enjoyed another successful season in front of goal - he netted 32 times for both club and country during the entire campaign - but he insists that he is still far from reaching his massive potential.

"The thrill of scoring is what you live for, it is still the same," admitted the Liverpool marksman. "but I feel I can contribute a lot more than just goals.

"When you first come into a side you are a long way off the finished article. I have certainly improved and I have certainly got a lot more improvemnet to come and that's what I am aiming for.

"To the casual eye, I might look like a similar player but if you ask players I have played with a lot they will say they can see a difference."