Michael Owen feels honoured to have been handed the No.7 shirt and insists he can handle the responsibility that comes with it.The…

Michael Owen feels honoured to have been handed the No.7 shirt and insists he can handle the responsibility that comes with it.
The striker has taken over the number following Cristiano Ronaldo's summer departure to Real Madrid and has already bagged two goals in his first two games in the famous jersey. The striker netted in both matches against a Malaysia XI, while on the Reds' pre season tour of Asia.
Owen is determined to maintain the great traditions of the shirt previously worn by the likes of Beckham, Cantona and Robson, whilst carving out his own history as a United No.7.
"I was quite shocked when the manager asked me to wear it, but obviously very honoured," he told MUTV.
"You only have to look at the last half a dozen players to have worn the shirt... there are some fantastic players and I’ll obviously do my best to continue that tradition, score a few goals and to do the shirt proud.
"I know it means a lot to the fans. That’s what the manager said to me straight away. He said I’d need broad shoulders to wear it and I told him that was fine, that I could handle that responsibility. I don’t feel it will add extra pressure - I think I’m old enough and wise enough not to let it get to me. I’m really proud to have it and hopefully I’ll do well in it."

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22ND JUL 2009

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