Anderson: Manchester United Want To Get Owen Back To His Best

Michael Owen is the "pride of the country", according to stocky midfielder Anderson.

Manchester United midfielder Anderson advocates the free acquisition of diminutive goal poacher Michael Owen, and today declared that one of the club's primary intentions is to ensure the former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker returns to his exemplary best.

The burgeoning Brazilian explained to the club's official website, “I am certain that he will help us a lot. He is a player who has played a big part in the history of English football.




“I hope he has more success in Manchester and helps us repeat the excellent season that we had last year.




“Owen is more than just an athlete, he is the pride of the country. Our intention at United is to help him get back to his best.




“We want to have the player who enchanted the world at the beginning of his career.”





It is believed that Owen has taken a drastic pay-cut in order to sign for Sir Alex Ferguson, but partnering Wayne Rooney in attack could help the ageing forward play his way into contention for Fabio Capello's next England squad. The Italian manager has always maintained that the door is open for an Owen return.