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‘Gerrard greater than Lampard & Scholes’ – Owen offers take on debate which once divided English football

The Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes debate once divided English football, with Michael Owen now in a position to offer his take on that midfield battle after hanging up his boots.

The former Liverpool and England striker played alongside three iconic figures during a distinguished career at the very top of the game.

Owen stepped out of the youth system at Anfield to star alongside fellow academy graduate Gerrard.

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He also formed part of the so-called ‘Golden Generation’ for the Three Lions that failed to deliver tangible success despite boasting a squad sprinkled with world-class talent.