Skysports.com Owen: I'm quicker and stronger By Mark Buckingham - Created on 22 Apr 2007 　　Michael Owen feels his cruciate ligament injury has helped to prolong his career and believes he is quicker than he has been in recent seasons. 　　The striker has not played a competitive game since damaging knee ligaments in England's World Cup group fixture with Sweden last June. 　　He is close to a comeback for Newcastle United, although he is expected to sit out Sunday's clash with Chelsea due to a tight groin. 　　But when he is back in the Newcastle first team, Owen is confident that he will be faster and stronger than in the past. 　　"I know for a fact that when I was 17 or 18 there wasn't anybody quicker than me in the league," Owen told The People. 　　"In my heart of hearts I know I'm not as quick as I was then, but I'm quicker than I have been for the last two or three years and I can do more. 　　"Okay, so I am not built like Alan Shearer. I am small and quick, but you get what you are given in life, and I have been given this body and I have to make the most of it. 　　"People will find it difficult to knock me off the ball, they can't shoulder-barge me too easily because I am low and nippy. Having speed and agility is good, but strength is important, too." 　　Owen also revealed his belief that the long-term injury will ultimately be of benefit to his playing career. 　 　　The 27-year-old added: "I have had 10 months out and had to grit my teeth and work long hours to get back. 　　"Lots of people can come back from a cruciate injury, but not many people come back better from a cruciate injury. I don't think it has been a blessing in disguise - I know it has. 　　"I am positive this break has happened for a reason and it will prolong my career and allow me to play into my mid-30s rather than my early 30s." -- 慢慢調整自己，我們期待下賽季的最強歐文！ --

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