Born in Chester, Cheshire, Owen was bitten by the "football bug" at a very young age. His father, Terry, was a footballer and had previously played for Everton. As far back as Owen could remember he loved kicking a football round with his Dad and two brothers. It was at this time that he began to show a real talent for football and was bought his first pair of football boots when he was seven years old. As his father had played for Everton, it was only natural Owen grew up being an Everton fan.[2] His favourite player was Gary Lineker and he always insisted that he was Gary when he and his dad had a kick about.
When Owen was only seven his father persuaded the manager of Mold Alexandra to let the youngster into his team of 10-year-olds. Owen was younger than most, and very much smaller, but he was soon showing off his "flair" and started in most games becoming known as the club's "secret weapon". He also played for his primary school team in Hawarden, Wales, breaking all local scoring records in his first season. He then attended Hawarden High School, where he played for the school team.
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