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Michael Owen breaks silence as ex-Liverpool star avoids Gemma's Love Island appearance

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has broken his silence after daughter Gemma made her Love Island debut on Monday night.

The famous ITV show returned to screens this week for its eighth series, this time with a twist as viewers at home were given the chance to vote and pair the couples. Gemma, 19, is the youngest contestant in the villa this year.

Owen, who made over 290 appearances for Liverpool during his playing days, refused to be drawn into questions about his daughter during Channel 4's coverage of England's Nations League fixture against Germany on Tuesday night, but he admitted he is feeling 'alright'.

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