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Owen goals 'boost' Magpies

13 Sep 2007 - 15:40:39

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Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce claims Michael Owen's international form has provided a boost to everybody concerned with the Magpies.

The 27-year-old striker helped himself to three goals in England's two 3-0 Euro 2008 qualifying wins over Israel and Russia.

The £17million hitman, who missed ten months of last season with knee ligament damage, grabbed a brace in Wednesday's victory over Russia and Allardyce has revealed his delight at Owen's goalscoring prowess.

"I just hope it continues from here on now," he said.

"It's been an absolutely fantastic couple of weeks for Michael and the England camp. It's a terrific couple of wins.

"Michael scored against Barnsley in the cup, he scored against Wigan, he then scored against Israel and then scores two against Russia - which is probably one of the hardest teams in that group.

"To come back with that sort of confidence under his belt and no injury problems is a great, great boost for us all, particularly me, the rest of the players and everybody concerned with Newcastle United.

"I hope it continues from here and he has recovered enough to continue where he has left off with England at Derby (in the Premier League) on Monday."