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Arsenal legend Wright: Career of Owen ending like damp squib

Arsenal legend Ian Wright can't see Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers signing Michael Owen.

Owen is available from Manchester United.

Wright wrote in The Sun: "I still feel he has something to offer at Premier League level but he needs to be less concerned about wages and focus on getting game time.

"In a few years, I wonder what people will remember of Owen. He is a player I really admire and it would be great if they recall he recorded 40 goals in 89 games for England.

"At the moment, Owen will be seen as enjoying a fantastic early career but it ending as a damp squib and I really hope he addresses this issue.

"He still has the time and ability to do it. But he needs to play regularly and I think Rodgers would be put off by some of the baggage Owen may be carrying."

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