Michael Owen has been mocked by fans on social media after revealing that he built 'confidence' by throwing an apple in a bin at his family home.
Owen, one of just six English players to win the Ballon d'Or, is fondly remembered as one of the greatest attacking talents which this country has produced on the football pitch.
With 222 professional goals across a 17-year-long career, the former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker was one of the best to grace the game.
Now, in a recent interview, Owen has revealed aspects of his life that helped mould him into one of England's best ever players, as he claimed that 'everything was a challenge'.