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Michael Owen vs Argentina — 1998
18 years old. Two defenders beaten at pace. England's greatest World Cup goal since 1966.
Michael Owen's solo strike against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup announced a teenage sensation to the world. At just 18 years and 190 days, he received the ball on the right flank, accelerated past Jose Chamot and Roberto Ayala with blistering pace, and fired a low finish past Carlos Roa. Owen became the youngest ever scorer in a World Cup knockout round, a record he held for 20 years. England ultimately lost on penalties, but the strike endures.
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