England 2006 Owen Away Kit (L)

England

2006 Away Kit

Owen #10

Umbro

Large

Pre-Owned / Good Condition / slight wear to number

During the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Michael Owen was expected to be a key part of England’s attack, partnering with Wayne Rooney under manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. However, his tournament was cut short by a devastating knee injury. After struggling to regain full sharpness following a metatarsal injury earlier in the year, Owen started England’s first two group-stage matches against Paraguay and Trinidad & Tobago but failed to find the net. In the third game against Sweden, disaster struck just minutes into the match when he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, forcing him out of the tournament and sidelining him for nearly a year. England went on to reach the quarter-finals but struggled offensively in his absence. Owen’s injury was a significant blow to both the national team and his career, as he never fully regained his previous explosive form after that setback.