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Watch Michael Owen's goal v Argentina at the 1998 World Cup

Former Liverpool striker calls time on his career

Simon Rice
Tuesday 19 March 2013 07:08 EDT
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4. Michael Owen The youngest player to represent England in the 20th Century and a former Ballon D’Or winner, Owen was hugely successful in the early stages of his career. An unfortunate injury record has plagued him more recently and he has
4. Michael Owen The youngest player to represent England in the 20th Century and a former Ballon D’Or winner, Owen was hugely successful in the early stages of his career. An unfortunate injury record has plagued him more recently and he has (Getty Images)

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