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Owen fears allayed

14 May 2007 - 09:01:41

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Newcastle United coach Lee Clark has played down fears that Michael Owen suffered a serious injury in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Watford.

The England international was stretchered off the pitch after colliding with team-mate Matty Pattison and initial reports suggested he had suffered a fractured cheekbone.

However, Clark confirmed to the club's official website: "It was a complete accident and luckily Michael is OK.

"He was a bit dazed but, if we'd a game next week then Michael would be completely fine and would definitely play."

Caretaker manager Nigel Pearson added: "Michael is alright. He has a knock.

"He has mild concussion so it's no problem. He'll be able to go home tonight.

"It's something he'll have to deal with. People worried about him in such situations, but I can assure you he's in really good nick."

It is anticipated that Owen will be fit enough to feature for England B against Albania in Burnley on May 25.