21.08.2003 - Owen on target in England win

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Michael Owen netted his 23rd goal for England last night in their 3-1 win over Croatia at Portman Road.

Owen, who was winning his 23rd cap headed in from David Beckham's 51st minute cross to put England on their way.

Emile Heskey and Steven Gerrard also started the game, but there was no room in the starting XI for Danny Murphy or Chris Kirkland, although Murphy was brought on as a late sub.