Owen closing on Newcastle return
Saturday, 29 December 2007
Newcastle United have confirmed that England striker Michael Owen could return to action before the end of the festive season programme, reports BBC.
Owen has not played since tearing a thigh muscle while playing for England against Austria 16 November.
But Magpies manager Sam Allardyce has revealed the 28-year-old could feature from the substitutes' bench against either Chelsea or Manchester City.
Allardyce said: "He could play soon. We will consider using him sparingly."
Owen has not played since tearing a thigh muscle while playing for England against Austria 16 November.
But Magpies manager Sam Allardyce has revealed the 28-year-old could feature from the substitutes' bench against either Chelsea or Manchester City.
Allardyce said: "He could play soon. We will consider using him sparingly."