![]() ![]() Throughout this time, Owen had continued his studies and achieved ten GCSEs. Owen also scored prolifically as he rose rapidly through the Anfield youth ranks. Owen was soon playing for England teams from under-15 upwards, breaking several scoring records with 28 goals in 20 games for the England u-15s and u-16s. The club then persuaded Owen to attend the FA's School of Excellence at Lilleshall in Shropshire at age 14. Terry Owen stated: ' wrote us a smashing letter and it was love at first sight for Michael, he was impressed from day one.' Owen subsequently signed with the Liverpool youth team. But Steve Heighway, the Liverpool youth development officer, wrote to Owen personally. Brian Kidd came down from Manchester United and there was also interest from Chelsea and Arsenal. ![]() The first major club to spot him playing for Deeside was Liverpool. ![]() * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league onlyĪt age 12, when Owen started attending secondary school, he became eligible to sign a schoolboy contract with a club. 'What it is learn from the root, it can never be completely forgotten.' There are many pictures that I want to take in Extremadura, land of my father's family, where I have spent many vacations during my childhood and where I had the luck to study several years in their university. ![]() Miss Alli's Gallery with Layouts, Projects and Photos. ![]()
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