MANCHESTER, England (AP)—Michael Owen cracked a bone in an ankle Wednesday night, and the Newcastle forward will be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks.
His career repeatedly has been interrupted by injuries, Owen jumped to head the ball and jarred his foot on landing. He limped off in the 19th minute of the Magpies’ 2-1 loss at Manchester City.
The 29-year-old will miss England’s exhibition game at Spain on Feb. 11. Owen, 29, has made 89 appearances for England and has 40 goals, fourth on the English career list behind Bobby Charlton (49), Gary Lineker (48) and Jimmy Greaves (44).
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear said midfielder Joey Barton had also cracked a bone in a foot and will be sidelined for 10 weeks.
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