Sven Eriksson Michael Quotations

I think Michael Owen will play against Northern Ireland, although he hasn't played much football this season, so we will see on Monday and Tuesday in practice.

He's a big target man, good header, and he will give Michael many chances to score. I'm sure about that.

Together they have played well in the past and I think they are doing well. Michael Owen has not scored a goal in this tournament yet, but he will score. I'm not worried about that.

I spoke to Michael today and he said he had some pain but he had a scan today and they said that's normal. He was very optimistic, very confident that he'll be okay.

I spoke to Michael on Thursday and we talked for 10 minutes. He is worried about his club football but has even more worries about the national team in a World Cup year.

Michael is a fantastic striker and very important for his club and for England. I hope he returns to fitness as soon as possible, and I will follow his progress closely.

As long as it makes Michael Owen happy then it is good news for England. Newcastle is a great club and he will get to play a lot.

As long as it makes Michael Owen happy it is good for me and England. It is a great club and he will play more regularly than he did at Real Madrid and he is happy.

If Michael Owen is 100 percent fit, there is no doubt he will play. He has had only one competitive match this season, but if he is fit, he is very important for us.

It's a great partnership. Michael Owen will score goals for them and it's great that he can play together with Shearer, ... He's a big target man, good header, and he will give Michael many chances to score. I'm sure about that.

From what I know about Michael Owen, he would never say things like that. It's not his style.