Michael Owen could play for the first time since the 2006 World Cup in the Premier League game at Reading.
England head coach Steve McClaren praised Michael Owen's match-winning performance against Russia on Wednesday saying he never doubted he would return to the highest level after his injury nightmare.
Michael Owen has given coach Steve McClaren a lift before September's Euro 2008 qualifiers by returning to action.
Michael Owen has stuck the boot into Arsenal's Premier League title credentials and claims record signing Mesut Ozil is too inconsistent to lead the Gunners to glory, according to reports.
Reading spoilt Michael Owen's party on Monday when they beat Newcastle United 1-0 on the day the striker was celebrating playing his first match since June.
The England striker is expected to take part in practice on Thursday, coach Sven-Goran Eriksson's deadline for inclusion for the match against Wales.
The Manchester United defender will not travel to the United States for the two-match tour.
Owen suffered a crucial ligament injury during a World Cup match against Sweden in June and has since had two operations on his knee.
Michael Owen, who will lead England in the final WC qualifier against Poland, admits his team has been poor and lack confidence
England striker Michael Owen has questioned the value of practising penalties, saying spot-kick shootouts were more nerve-racking than anything else in the game.
The defending champions notched up their fifth Premier League victory of the season with a 2-0 win over Sunderland as their main title rivals both dropped points.
Injured striker Michael Owen said on Thursday he does not expect to play football again in 2006 - but is urging his England team mates to bring him back a World Cup winner's medal.
Henrik Larsson's last-minute goal gave the Swedes a 2-2 draw and second place in Group B, behind England.
England striker Michael Owen notched his first goal since joining Real Madrid to give his side an edgy 1-0 win over Dynamo Kiev.
'Beckham's importance as a media star is greater than his importance as a player,' former Manchester United great George Best said.
The England striker agreed to join Newcastle United on a four-year contract
Newcastle United have agreed a club record transfer fee with Real Madrid for England striker Michael Owen
Manager Rafael Benitez confirmed Liverpool are weighing up bids from Aston Villa and Olympique Lyon for Milan Baros.
Peter Crouch scored a hat-trick as England ran riot in a 6-0 victory over Jamaica in their final World Cup warmup match.
New signing Michael Owen will prove to be a valuable addition to Real Madrid's squad, defender Roberto Carlos claimed on Sunday.
Owen's goals and Beckham's passing and dead-ball skills are England's main attacking weapons.
Owen has been the mainstay of England's attack since bursting on to the biggest stage at the 1998 World Cup.
On Wednesday Wayne Rooney will line up alongside Owen as World Cup qualifying Group Six leaders England tackle Azerbaijan in Newcastle.
Michael Owen's first-half double helped Liverpool crush Blackburn Rovers 4-0 and reclaim fourth place in the English premier league.
David Beckham set up two goals to steer England to a 3-0 win over Estonia to put their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign firmly back on track.
"They are a great team with a great manager," Hernan Crespo added.
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