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Article: Football: HENRY:WHY OWEN'S NOT IN MY CLASS; Euro 2004 - AMAZING INTERVIEW WITH WORLD'S BEST STRIKER I'd die if I had to stay in the box and wait to get a pass like Michael Owen Thierry's stunning verdict on his England rivals I don't want to talk to anyone before the game.. I'll save it until it's all over.(Sport)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- June 10, 2004
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Byline: Oliver Holt CHIEF SPORTS WRITER
THIERRY HENRY listened to what Michael Owen had said about him. An embarrassed smile spread over his face as we told him the England forward believed Henry had taken the art of the striker to a new level.
"I would like to say 'thank you'," Henry replied. But as he talked about the way he and Owen played the game and the differences between them, the thanks became spiked by an uncomprehending disdain.
The French superstar was careful not to criticise Owen directly, but nor did he make any attempt to hide the ...