On This Day (26 May 1988): England Heartbreak For “Ower Gary”
On May 26, 1988, Gary Owers faced a setback as he was forced to withdraw from the England Under-20 team due to a foot injury. The injury, resulting from a recent operation to remove an ingrown toenail, sidelined him for eight to nine weeks. Owers expressed disappointment over missing the opportunity to represent his country in Brazil, but remained hopeful for future chances.
- ▪Gary Owers was a key player for Sunderland AFC during the 1980s and 1990s.
- ▪He had to pull out of the England Under-20 tour to Brazil due to a foot injury.
- ▪Owers underwent surgery for an ingrown toenail, which led to severe swelling and soreness.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 |
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