England and Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has boosted England’s World Cup chances by insisting that he will return to playing action soon. Owen is hoping to start running in a week, and could be back in action by April.

Owen is sure he can recover in time to be fit for the World Cup Finals in June, saying: “I'm not far off jogging, maybe another four or five days, maybe a week and I might start light running. I'm still on course.”

“I have done plenty of worrying, but I can see the finishing line and I am heading for that now.”

The former Liverpool star added: “With bones you do get quick healers, but once it's got a crack it takes a set time.

“If I can be back playing by the end of March then I would be delighted.”

Owen received the injury during Newcastle United’s match against Tottenham Hotspur, in their English Premiership encounter at White Hart Lane.

“When I lay on the bed at Tottenham and knew I had broken it that was the worst 20 minutes of the whole process because you wonder how bad it is,” finished Owen.

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