‘I known as my agent after one coaching session with Owen and Gerrard and stated, “There are two boys you must signal if you happen to’re not foolish”. However he didn’t come!’: Ex-Liverpool striker recollects first encounter with star duo in 1997
Liverpool boasted an array of spectacular kids on the finish of the Nineties breaking into the primary crew, together with Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen, however one agent missed out on the chance to signal them.
Whereas nonetheless solely 17, Owen made his debut in the course of the 1996/97 season, with Gerrard following him a few years later. Each shortly developed at Anfield and have become essential gamers below first Roy Evans after which later Gerard Houlier, with the pair standing out in Liverpool coaching amongst seasoned professionals like Paul Ince, Steve McManaman and Rigobert Music.
