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September 1, 2005
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LONDON: Michael Owen's decision to abandon the Bernabeu and return to the Premier League with Newcastle United was made last week after a telephone call to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.

The 2001 European Footballer of the Year wanted assurances from the Swede that his status as England's first-choice striker approaching World Cup year was not in doubt after a frustrating first season at Real Madrid.

"He is worried about his club football but even more worried about his international place in World Cup year," Eriksson told reporters.

"Michael Owen is 25, a golden age for him, and of course he wants to play in the World Cup.

"If he plays as many games as he did last season I will pick ...

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