tribalfooball.com - April 08, 2007
Newcastle United striker Michael Owen will play in a behind-closed-doors friendly tomorrow against a Hartlepool juniors team.
It is not known how long Owen will play - 45 minutes is anticipated - but his participation will be of huge encouragement to Glenn Roeder and the England head coach, Steve McClaren.
Should Owen emerge unscathed, his line of progression from knee surgery indicates a possible Premiership home return against Chelsea on April 22.