England football shirt 2001 with Owen

When Michael Owen scored a hat-trick in the legendary 5-1 victory over Germany in Munich in September 2001, he became the symbol of a new English generation. That same autumn, David Beckham secured their World Cup ticket with his free-kick against Greece, but many still remember Owen as the man who gave England back their belief.

Facts

National Team: England
Brand: Umbro
Year: 2001-03
Size: XL (112-117 cm)
Player Print: Owen 10
Condition: Very fine condition

FOOTBALL MEMORIES

This England football shirt dates from one of the most talked-about periods in English national team football. The squad was filled with stars like David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand, and Sol Campbell, but Michael Owen was often the player opponents feared the most.

Owen had already written himself into football history with his iconic solo goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup. In the years around this shirt, he developed from a great talent to a global superstar. The hat-trick against Germany in Munich and the Ballon d’Or title in 2001 cemented his place among the world's best strikers.

For Danish fans, the shirt also brings back memories of the 2002 World Cup. In the round of 16, Denmark met England, and after only a few minutes, Michael Owen had already put the English ahead. England won 3-0 and advanced to the quarter-finals, while Denmark had to go home. Many still remember the match as one of Denmark's most painful World Cup defeats.

The design is among Umbro's most classic England shirts. The discrete woven stripes in the fabric, the red placket by the federation badge, and the dark blue details give a clean and timeless look. It is a model that many associate with the so-called "Golden Generation" before the 2006 World Cup dream truly took off.

Could this England football shirt with Owen 10 be the next memory in your collection?