Source: Daily_Mail
Capello: My torment over not picking United super-sub Owen for England
Fabio Capello has described the dilemma of whether or not to select Michael Owen as 'my torment'.[LNB]The England manager made the astonishing admission while speaking at a conference in his native Italy, revealing how the subject of whether he should have the Manchester United striker in his squad troubles him.[LNB] Enlarge Down on his luck: Manchester United striker Michael Owen is brought down by Jamie Carragher of Liverpool at Anfield[LNB]He compared the situation to that between Italy manager Marcello Lippi and Antonio Cassano. [LNB]The Sampdoria striker is regarded by many as the most gifted player in Italy but Lippi has consistently ignored him when naming his squads.[LNB]Owen has scored 40 goals in 89 England games but injuries at Newcastle in recent years and a lack of first-team football at United this season have persuaded Capello to examine alternatives like Jermain Defoe. [LNB]That said, he made an admission that might give Owen hope of a recall before next year's World Cup. 'My torment is Owen,' he said. 'With Lippi it's Cassano.'[LNB] England boss Fabio Capello puts the boot into Italy: Premier League is far superior to Serie AFrom Kop Kid to a Red Devil: Michael Owen returns to Liverpool with United Owen is back for England but he's only invited to Fabio's Wembley partyOwen eyes World Cup as Manchester United striker hits back at criticismMANCHESTER UNITED FC
