Now or never for Owen: Hat-trick hero won't impress Fabio unless he's regular

10 December 2009 10:19
The last time Michael Owen scored a hat-trick in Germany, he would have been an automatic pick in just about any international team in the world. Eight years later, he is not even certain of a game for his club this Saturday. [LNB]As Owen endeavours to turn England coach Fabio Capello's gaze his way, this is the dilemma he faces.[LNB]If United manager Sir Alex Ferguson picks the 29-year-old regularly between now and the end of the season, he will have his opportunity to make a run at the squad for the World Cup in South Africa.[LNB] Now or never: Owen must continue his rich vein of form to impress Capello[LNB] [LNB]If he doesn't, Owen may as well book himself a holiday now. Preferably somewhere without a television. [LNB]Owen's hat-trick against Wolfsburg in Saxony on Tuesday night was reminiscent of the manner in which he played his football when he scored three times to help England demolish Germany in Munich in September 2001. [LNB] Carrick predicts goal rush from Owen after striker's first Man United hat-trickMichael Owen is three and easy with his third Champions League treble - here's Sportsmail's list of hat-trick heroes, including Alan Shearer, Andy Cole and Mike NewellOwen sends World Cup message to Fabio with stunning United hat-trickSol Campbell responds to Manchester United speculation: 'It'd be a great move for me'MANCHESTER UNITED FC

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