Owen And Duff Train In Secret

Last updated : 05 October 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Daily Star: "The England striker came through a secret session with Newcastle team-mate Damien Duff which will increase hope that he will be fit for England's vital Euro 2008 clash with Estonia in 10 days' time.

"The Daily Star reports that he had recovered enough to link up with specialist fitness coach John Green and fellow crock Duff for a private workout at Mottram Hall, near Manchester yesterday.

"Wearing a blue training kit, Owen embarked on a series of shuttle runs and fitness work which suggests he is well ahead of schedule in his bid to return to full fitness.

"At one stage he was sprinting half the length of a pitch - clearly at a far more advanced stage of rehabilitation than the light jogging which Newcastle had earmarked for him at this stage."