Owen Hargreaves expressed his devastation at being benched by Bayern Munich despite playing a pivotal role in England's remarkable 5-1 victory over Germany in 2001. The win was significant as it came during a time when England had not triumphed on German soil since 1965, burdened by prior defeats in key tournaments. Although Hargreaves was making strides in his career, the effects of the match led to his reduced standing at Bayern. This match showcased players like Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard, who contributed significantly to England's triumph, changing the narrative of English football in Germany.
I was a young man who had experienced this famous win in his home town, but I also blamed it for ending up on the bench at Bayern.
Michael Owen equalised soon after and Steven Gerrard struck on the stroke of half time to give Sven-Goran Eriksson's side the advantage at half time.
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