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World Cup qualifier 2001
Munich, Germany
Michael Owen celebrates his hat-trick in England's 5-1 win over Germany
Germany 1-5 England

"No-one would have predicted that result."

Those are the words of England striker Michael Owen, who was probably still pinching himself after scoring a hat-trick to help demolish Germany.

Certainly it looked a case of business as usual when Carsten Jancker put Germany ahead after only six minutes.

But England, now under the guidance of their first foreign manager in Sven-Goran Eriksson, proceeded to stun everyone - and most likely that included their Swedish coach and themselves.

However, it was reward for a stylish performance of heart, skill and clinical finishing, with Steven Gerrard and Emile Heskey joining Owen on the scoresheet.



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