Michael Owen scores on his first team debut after signing as a professional with Liverpool on his 17th birthday - 14 Dec 1996

Owen finishes the 1997-98 campaign - his first full season - as the Premiership's joint top scorer with 18 goals

In February 1998 England calls and Owen becomes the youngest player of the 20th century to represent his country

The world sits up and takes notice of Owen after he scores a wonder goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup

Owen fights injuries from 1999-01 so doesn't play in the 2001 League Cup win but returns to form for the 2001 FA Cup

Owen scores twice in the 2000-01 FA Cup final versus Arsenal to clinch one of the five trophies Liverpool held in that season

Another trophy soon follows for the Reds as they win the UEFA Cup final beating Alaves in a memorable 5-4 victory

The Red's fourth cup in 2000-01 is the FA Charity Shield and the fifth is the UEFA Super Cup as they beat Bayern Munich

Owen signs a new four year deal with Liverpool in September 2001 and ends the year as European Footballer of the Year

After 216 Liverpool appearances and 188 goals, Owen moves to Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2004 for �8m

Owen spends most of his time at Real on the bench though and as a bit-part player scores 16 goals in his first season

Owen now favours a return to the Premiership, and first-team football, and looks set to join Newcastle Utd for �17m