Stoke City striker Michael Owen admits the tributes flowing in for him have brought him to tears today.
The former Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle United star announced his planned retirement for the end of the season this morning:
I'm overwhelmed. So many nice messages. Having known it for a while I thought I would be ok. Reduced to tears watching @skysportsnews! — michael owen (@themichaelowen) March 19, 2013