Ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen admits 'embarrassing' Man Utd regret

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Michael Owen revealed his struggles in the second half of his career (Image: Getty)

Michael Owen has admitted he was “embarrassed” while playing for Manchester United compared to his time at Liverpool.

The former England striker opened up about his decline in the second half of his career, which he admitted was “killing him inside”.

Owen burst onto the Premier League scene as a mere 17-year-old with Liverpool, quickly imposing himself with his explosive pace in behind defences and clinical finishing ability.



Owen instead reflected on his own career, explaining he views it in two distinct halves: pre and post injury troubles.

The pundit said: “Well, I've said before, I mean, I sort of split my career into two.

I'm coming out, they've been to these big stadiums, St James' Park, Old Trafford, with my name on my back.

Michael Owen was scintillating for Liverpool(Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

“It's like, can I not just change my name and just think of something, like call me something else?

Following his tally of 16 goals in 45 appearances at Real Madrid, his numbers dropped significantly as he faced lengthy spells on the sidelines and lost his trademark pace.

Speaking about his stints at Newcastle, United and Stoke, he added: “I had it for eight years, when I'm thinking, ‘I don't like this.’ I was looking at the clock half of my career, thinking only 20 minutes.

I could still play well.

Owen didn't want fans to remember him for the second half of his career(Image: ANDREW YATES, AFP via Getty Images)

“I couldn't rip a team's heart out anymore.