Glory days: Owen's greatest goals
The strike against Argentina, the goals to win the FA Cup for Liverpool, the inspired flick past Ricardo in Euro 2004, they are all seared into our consciousness. Michael Owen's career may have decayed on Tyneside, but Sir Alex Ferguson has backed the player to stop his rot at Manchester United. Can Owen be the next Sheringham or Larsson? Will his dodgy knee stand strong to the rigours of a title challenge? Here's a reminder of the goals by one of the outstanding strikers of his generation. Now time will tell whether Fergie's lost the plot or pulled off a masterstroke …

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