Owen Hargreaves: I'll be back fighting fit for Manchester United next season

05 May 2010 09:49
Owen Hargreaves has vowed to return stronger than ever next season after his 21-month injury nightmare.[LNB]The Manchester United midfielder finally made his long-awaited comeback from double knee surgery as a substitute in the final minute of the 1-0 win over Sunderland on Sunday.[LNB] Back in black: Owen Hargreaves in action against Sunderland on Sunday[LNB] Hargreaves is unlikely to feature in the crunch final-day clash with Stoke that could decide if they win the title but he is determined to be back properly in August. [LNB]Good to be back: Owen[LNB]He said: 'I've missed two seasons and I'm disappointed about that. But I'm 29 and hopefully I've got another six to eight years left in me.[LNB] 'Being out for so long is obviously not something I would have envisaged myself going through. It's been a learning experience and I try and take the positives from it. [LNB]'It was short against Sunderland but obviously I'm looking forward to next season. We've got our last game this weekend [against Stoke] and hopefully I'll play a bit again, and then hopefully get ready to attack next season.'[LNB] Hargreaves would have been a serious contender for the World Cup but England boss Fabio Capello is unlikely to consider taking such an injury-prone player to South Africa.[LNB] Ben Foster faces up to quitting Manchester United as keeper bids to kickstart careerMan United boss Ferguson vows to buy two new players in the summer Sir Alex: The day I ordered Scholes to play on for Manchester United MANCHESTER UNITED FC

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