Owen Comments 'Twisted'!

Last updated : 29 March 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Owen: "My comment 'ask the manager' was meant as a joke. That's been misconstrued as to mean 'you'll have to ask the manager what my role is when I came on to play'.

"Of course I knew my role and everything else when I stepped on to the field.

"Obviously it's come out in the press like this but I've never been critical of the management. To make it look like I was criticising the new manager was totally wrong and I'm very disappointed.

"These comments could easily be misconstrued when we win games but no-one wants to do it then. If we lose then you're open to anything.

"It's frustrating, having not said anything in the first place, you've got to come out and retract and say your version of the story.

"The technology we've got nowadays it's probably all over the world - Owen having a go at Capello. It's going to be a topic of conversation when it's a non-story.

"It's a team game, no-one knows that more than me, I've always been a team player.

"Only the manager knows what team he wants to play, what formations he wants to play, all I can do is do my best. I've never been one to throw my toys out of the pram.

"I've started my share of England games over the years - I'm very proud of my England record and I'll continue to give of my best every time I pull on the shirt, whoever the manager is.

"First half, I was watching the game and I didn't think they really entered our half, let alone our penalty box too many times.

"It seemed we were dominating. Okay, we weren't creating chances but nor were there.

"In the second half, when you're 1-0 down against a team full of world champions, you've got to almost force the game.

"I thought it was a good game, I thought we acquitted ourselves well. By no means did they dominate us.

"We've got plenty of time to prepare for the next qualification campaign and I think we're moving in the right direction.

"I've got to get into the team and play well enough at club level to get into the team. If I'm playing regularly, I'll score goals".