Michael Owen: a career in pictures

Striker to retire at end of season

Tuesday 19 March 2013 15:44 GMT

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Former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen today announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Here, we take a look at his career in pictures.

Click HERE or on 'View Gallery' above to launch our guide

Owen scored 40 goals for England in 89 appearances. He is fourth in all-time top goalscorers for the national team.

The striker made his breakthrough for Liverpool in 1996 and went on to score 158 goals in 297 games for the Merseyside club.

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Michael Owen: a career in pictures

Striker to retire at end of season