Watch Michael Owen's goal v Argentina at the 1998 World Cup

Former Liverpool striker calls time on his career

Tuesday 19 March 2013 11:08 GMT

4. Michael Owen The youngest player to represent England in the 20th Century and a former Ballon D’Or winner, Owen was hugely successful in the early stages of his career. An unfortunate injury record has plagued him more recently and he has (Getty Images)

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