When did Owen score against Argentina?
1998
Sergio Aguero says Michael Owen’s solo goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup inspired him to prove himself in the Premier League. Owen announced himself on the world stage, aged 18, with a memorable goal in England’s penalty shootout defeat in Saint-Etienne after a 2-2 draw in the last-16 tie.
Who scored England’s first goal in 1998?
Harry Maguire
The England goalscorers was Harry Maguire who scored the first goal in the 6th minute.
How old was Michael Owen in his first World Cup?
18
At 18, he became the youngest player ever to play for England, then the youngest to score for England, then the youngest Englishman to play in a World Cup. Even Brazilian soccer god Pele said of him: “My favourite player is Michael Owen.” Boy Wonder indeed.
How good is Michael Owen?
“He’s such a good player, so very quick and for his age he has excellent vision and awareness. He’s a great player already and in one or two years he will become a very great player.” Owen was rated as “the best attacker of his age in the country” in January 1997.
What age did Owen leave Liverpool?
17-year-old
A supreme finisher and natural striker, Michael Owen exploded onto the first-team scene as a 17-year-old and left Liverpool with a ratio of a goal every two games and an FA Cup final named after him.
Who has scored a hatrick for England?
Hat-tricks for England Steve Bloomer scored England’s first hat-trick of the twentieth century. Bryan Robson scored a hat-trick in an 8–0 victory against Turkey in 1984. Gary Lineker scored five hat-tricks for England. Michael Owen scored a hat-trick against Germany in 2001.
At what age did Michael Owen won the Ballon d Or?
The fact that Owen has been awarded such a prestigious accolade at the tender age of 22 is indicative of his performances for club and country over the past year.
Did Michael Owen win the Premier League?
Again facing a number of injury worries, and frequently a substitute, Owen nevertheless won the only Premier League title of his career with United in 2011. Released by the club in 2012, Owen made a handful of appearances for Stoke City the following season, before announcing his retirement in 2013.
Where is Michael Owen’s house?
Former Liverpool striker Owen, named the world’s best player in 2001, allowed TV presenter Keith Lemon into his luxurious home for ITV’s Through the Keyhole. The Grade II listed manor is set among 42 acres of countryside in the small Welsh village of Northop, near Mold.