Carragher's Text to Owen After Man Utd Debut Revealed

Owen has shared the message Jamie Carragher sent him after his first Manchester United appearance.

What happened. Michael Owen has revealed the text message Jamie Carragher sent him after his Manchester United debut. Owen recalled checking his phone after coming off the pitch for the first time and seeing Carragher's message.

• Owen shared the story publicly
• Carragher's message came after Owen's first United outing
• Owen checked his phone after leaving the pitch

“I always remember coming off the pitch for the first time and looking at my phone. Carragher text me, it said…”

— Michael Owen

The anecdote adds colour to Owen's controversial move to Manchester United, a switch that surprised many given his Liverpool roots.

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