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Football: Liverpool's Owen Injured VOA Sports 12 Feb 2002 15:22 UTC 
Liverpool striker Michael Owen has withdrawn from England's upcoming football friendly against the Netherlands with a knee injury.
An English Football Association spokesman said Owen hurt a ligament in his knee during Liverpool's 6-0 win over Ipswich on Saturday. Owen left the English team Monday and returned to Liverpool.
David Beckham and Steven Gerrard also sustained injuries during league play last weekend, but are expected to play for England in Wednesday's match in Amsterdam.
Some information for this report provided by AP.
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