Owen will Return

Fabio Capello has sent Michael Owen into the international scrap heap once again. It has come apparent that he does not think much of his excellent ability.
Even though, it seemed, that he looked set to break Bobby Charlton’s all time record of 49 goals it looks like he will miss out on such a precious feat.
Only be 28 years of age, his time is not completely up but remembering the international careers of strikers Andy Cole, Chris Sutton, Matt Le Tissier and Ian Wright it may seem likely his time may actually be up.
What a pity that is for the whole England set up including club and country. Capello must like the fact he has scored five goals in six starts, but choose to forget for the sake of the team which is very honourable and brave of him.
Against Croatia he managed to get away with it, plus the upcoming games against Kazakhstan and Belarus he will probably get away with it too as the only good player they have between them is Alexander Hleb and he is only a glorified Joe Cole at best.
I just believe this omission has made Owen finally realise he has to get away from Newcastle and fast. Liverpool and Everton would be good bets, and I am sure he would not go a miss at any of the Midland clubs, nor any London. Just stay clear of Tottenham, even though they still get plenty of players in the England squad.
He must drop his wages and accept that he has to work even harder than he has to stake a claim in the current England set up.
I would personally love him back at Liverpool and regain that number ten shirt. Fernando Torres, Robbie Keane, Dirk Kuyt and Owen imagine that. Although his epic return would not be as romantic as Robbie Fowler’s, I am sure Rafael Benitez would not skip the chance to sign a world class striker on the cheap. Well knowing Benitez he may.
He may not have his electrifying pace he once scared defenders back to the dark ages, but he has intelligent play and can bring so many players into the game. He must be really difficult to mark and I personally would not want another England international on the end of cross to guarantee a goal. He still has that talent you never lose that.
Just think of Alan Shearer and Gary Linekar and how they had to adapt their game with advancing age. For now, Owen you will be missed but with out a doubt he will be back bigger and better.