Raul: Owen must be committed
(soccernet.espn.go.com)
Updated: 2005-03-28 10:02

Raul has told Michael Owen to quit Real Madrid if he is not totally committed to the club.

England's Michael Owen celebrates after scoring against Northern Ireland during their FIFA World Cup qualifier match. England won the match 4-0.[AFP]

England striker Owen has scored 10 goals for the Spanish giants since his summer move from Liverpool.

But his failure to dislodge Raul and Ronaldo from the starting line-up has frustrated him.

With Owen spending so much time on the Real Madrid bench, English clubs have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old.

Raul told the Sunday Mirror: "I know Michael Owen has been linked with a return to England but all I can say is that Real Madrid has to have players who really want to play for this club."

"If anyone is unhappy here I think it's best that they leave. And that means anyone, including Michael Owen."

"We only need people here who are desperate to represent Real Madrid."

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