Hamstring injury ends Michael Owen's World Cup hopes
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Michael Owen has been ruled out for the rest of the season, ending any lingering hope for the 30-year-old in featuring in England's squad for this summer's World Cup.
The Manchester United striker suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's Carling Cup final victory over Aston Villa and will have an operation on Monday.
Owen had almost no chance of going to the World Cup anyway, having played only a peripheral role for United this season, 20 of his 31 appearances having come as a substitute.
And this latest setback means that the striker, who was an integral part of England's forward line in the past three World Cup finals, will not be involved in a fourth.
"Unfortunately it's bad blow with Michael Owen. He's out for the season," United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told the club's official website.
"It's more serious than we thought. He gets operated on Monday morning.
"It's a terrible blow for the lad and disappointing for us too. He's never missed a training session all season.
"I think the heavy pitch at Wembley played some part, but it's also bad luck."
Although Owen did not mention the World Cup, he is now looking forward to the start of next season.
"Unfortunately the specialist says I will miss the end of the season," said Owen.
"I have loved every minute of my first campaign with Manchester United and have already enjoyed some memorable moments.
"I am determined to come back at the start of next season in peak condition."
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The Manchester United striker suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's Carling Cup final victory over Aston Villa and will have an operation on Monday.
 Photo: REUTERS/Eddie Keogh |
And this latest setback means that the striker, who was an integral part of England's forward line in the past three World Cup finals, will not be involved in a fourth.
"Unfortunately it's bad blow with Michael Owen. He's out for the season," United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told the club's official website.
"It's more serious than we thought. He gets operated on Monday morning.
"It's a terrible blow for the lad and disappointing for us too. He's never missed a training session all season.
"I think the heavy pitch at Wembley played some part, but it's also bad luck."
Although Owen did not mention the World Cup, he is now looking forward to the start of next season.
"Unfortunately the specialist says I will miss the end of the season," said Owen.
"I have loved every minute of my first campaign with Manchester United and have already enjoyed some memorable moments.
"I am determined to come back at the start of next season in peak condition."
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