Michael Owen lifts lid on Man Utd regret and ’embarrassment’ after Liverpool

Michael Owen lifts lid on Man Utd regret and ’embarrassment’ after Liverpool. Michael Owen has opened up on struggling to deal mentally with his decline during his later football career. The former England striker admits he was “embarrassed” by how far his level had dropped during the second half of his playing days, admitting it was “killing him” inside.

Owen broke onto the Premier League scene as a mere 17-year-old with Liverpool, quickly becoming known for his blistering pace behind defences and his pinpoint finishing. He won the league’s golden boot prize in his first full season before impressing on the world stage with a spectacular goal against Argentina aged 18 at World Cup 1998. After helping Liverpool win a Treble of the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup in 2001 – which saw him win the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize – he sealed a transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2004.