Michael Owen - The Boy Wonder

From 'Boy Wonder' to captain, it has been a long but relatively quick journey for the England striker.

Very quick, deadly in front of goal and a hunger to win, these characteristics set Michael Owen on a different plane from the rest and place him among the best.

With the World Cup barely a month-and-a-half away, here's a look at the career of the man on who England's success in the World Cup rests.

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