England boss Fabio Capello
has described Manchester United
striker Michael Owen as his
great "tormentor".
Capello compared his situation to that of Italy coach Marcello
Lippi, who has been criticised for overlooking Sampdoria forward
Antonio Cassano.
Speaking at a seminar based at Coverciano titled 'Football And
Those Who Discuss It', he said: "Cassano? I have Owen. I already
have a tormentor, each one has their own."
Owen, who missed the recent World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine
and Belarus through injury, has not played for England since early
last year and his chances of making it to the World Cup in South
Africa look slim.