Robbie On Stevie, Bellamy and Owen

Liverpoolfc.tv - STEVIE HAS TO BE THE KEY FOR SVEN
Robbie Fowler

Hopefully Sven-Goran Eriksson has now realised that if England's bid for glory is not going hit the rocks like it is threatening to, he will finally build his team around our skipper and give him the licence to wreak havoc.
A lot has been written about Wayne Rooney's return from injury and the impact he can have on the team, but games against Trinidad & Tobago and Sweden have shown that Stevie - given his superior fitness - will be England's talisman this summer.

Michael Owen's injury may force Eriksson's hand to play a different way and if it does - say he switches to a five-man mid-field - then Stevie has got to be handed the role that Rafa Benitez has given to him for Liverpool.
Owen Hargreaves might have his critics but he impressed me last night, particularly in the first 45 minutes. I know from being in squads with him that he loves doing the dirty work, making tackles and closing down space to benefit others.
A central midfield axis of him mopping up behind Stevie and Frank Lampard will give England options going forward that they have missed to date. Starting against Ecuador on Sunday, they need to find the elusive ingredient before it's too late.

From all reports, it appears that Craig Bellamy will be joining us and that is excellent news. He's an excellent player who will give an extra dimension to the squad and will be welcomed by us all should everything go to plan.
He's quick, a nightmare for defenders to mark, never gives anything up and knows how to score goal. If we are going to overhaul Chelsea, we need plenty of competition for places and Craig's arrival will keep us all on our toes.

I felt sick to the stomach last night when Michael Owen crumpled to the ground with what appeared to be a bad knee injury. Some people have suggested that he has done something severe to his ligaments and I know from bitter experience the pain associated with that type of injury.
Apart from being an exceptional player, Michael's a good friend and he's had enough bad luck with injuries this year alone. I just wish him a speedy recovery.