Michael Owen quizzed on daughter Gemma's Love Island debut as he tries to escape country
08.06.2022 - 11:11
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Michael Owen may have thought escaping the country for work would get him away from his daughter's Love Island debut - but he was wrong. The former Liverpool and Manchester United footballer jetted off to Germany as England faced their second UEFA Nations League game.
He joined the punditry line-up for the Channel 4 coverage all while his 19-year-old daughter, Gemma Owen, continued to cause a stir in the Spanish villa where she found her head being turned on the first day by Manchester's Italian heartthrob, Davide Sanclimenti.
As Michael took his seat ready to discuss England's latest head-to-head with Germany following their historic Euros win over them last summer, the 42-year-old was left cringing after talk soon turned to his daughter's Love Island antics.
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At the beginning of the Nations League fixture, presenter Jules Breach introduced the sports star by saying: "Joining me hoping to see another famous win for England tonight in Munich, England and Arsenal midfield Jordan Nobbs, former England, West Ham and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole and the father of Love Island’s Gemma Owen, Michael Owen here with us."
She then went on: "A big night for the Owens last night, Michael, how are you feeling today?" The former England ace was visibly uncomfortable by the mere mention as he put his hands over his face.
He then replied: "Jules, I came all the way to Germany to try and avoid all that back at home, but you've brought it up straight away," as he fellow pundits and the host laughed. He went on: "I am feeling alright thank you. This is taking my mind off it so don’t bring it back up."
But had had no mercy from viewers who