The scene : Michael Owen is sitting on a huge bed in one of the swankiest penthouse suites in the middle of Liverpool. He's a bit tired but, as ever, he's friendly, chatty, funny and so polite your gran would just love him. Dressed in blue Umbro tracksuit bottoms, a black polo shirt and a pair of brand new trainers, Michael looks great. And although he's surrounded by agents, assistants, photographyers and his family, when you sit and chat to this lad it is genuinely hard to believe just how famous he is. Why? Because he's so normal. With Michael there's none of the airs and pretensions you might expect. He's as lovely and down to earth as we'd hoped, although he does get a bit embarrassed when we tell him that. " I can't believe you said that, " he says. " Of course, i appreciate all the attention i get, but saying normal and doing things every 19-year-old does are important to me. "
 
 


 


 

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