Owen breaks bone in foot Metatarsal injuries explained Owen's career statistics

Newcastle striker Michael Owen insists he will be fit for England's World Cup campaign this summer, despite breaking a bone in his foot on Saturday.

The 26-year-old fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during the Magpies' 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.

Owen is poised to be sidelined for two to three months and he said: "It is very disappointing.

"But I have no doubts I will be fit for the World Cup - from what the experts are telling me."

England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has said that he will be monitoring Owen's fitness battle.

The Swede told the Football Association website: "It's very bad luck for him and for Newcastle United.

"Michael is a fantastic striker and a very important player for his club and for England.

"I hope that he returns to fitness as soon as possible and I will follow his progress very closely."

However, Owen conceded that it would be unlikely he would be able to rush back into action after such an injury.

Michael is devastated and so is everyone at the club Newcastle captain Alan Shearer

He added: "There is no quick return - I think it is about three months - but loads of people have had it, like David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Stevie Gerrard, and I have spoken to some of them.

"It is disappointing but everyone gets their fair share. If there is any consolation it is that I have got plenty of time before the World Cup."

However, Owen's injury is a massive blow for his club, Newcastle, who signed him for £17m from Real Madrid in August.

Newcastle captain and former England striker Alan Shearer told the News of the World: "Michael is devastated and so is everyone at the club.

"The last I saw of him he was hobbling away from Newcastle Airport on his way to hospital to have his foot put in plaster. It was a sad sight.

"Club doctors are talking about him being out of action for three months, if there are no complications.