Following Owen’s assertiveness in a recent podcast interview with Rio Ferdinand, the conversation erupted.

Rooney answered with his trademark diplomacy on the most recent edition of The Wayne Rooney Show, which is accessible on BBC Sounds. He reflected on their disparate approaches and remarked, “Michael and I brought different strengths to the pitch.”

“Although Michael Owen was a Liverpool boy, I used to play on the streets as a child, posing as him.”

Owen said, “The only person you could possibly compare me to in our country is Wayne Rooney,” when asked how he compared to other athletes his age.
On Friday, the BBC Match of the Day’s X account questioned whether Wayne Rooney or Michael Owen was a better 17-year-old. outside

Owen responded by asserting that he was.
“I think his comments are fair,” remarked Rooney, who is six years younger than Owen. He will undoubtedly support himself. I would defend myself.

“However, since I genuinely admired Michael Owen and enjoyed playing with him [for England and Manchester United], I would never compare myself to him.”