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Striker Michael Owen backed to bring 'winning mentality' to Stoke City by Rory Delap

Image: Michael Owen: Stoke striker has been backed to make an impact by new team-mate Rory Delap

Rory Delap believes Michael Owen will bring a 'winning mentality' to the Stoke City dressing room after his move to the Britannia Stadium.

"As for Michael Owen, he is so incredibly sharp. You think you are safe and are showing him away from goal, but then he can turn and score from nowhere. There aren't too many players with that ability. "Also, there was his pace off the mark. He was up to full speed off a couple of strides. He has always been a yard ahead of people with his brain, not just his pace. "He's a natural goalscorer and players don't lose that. They might lose a yard of pace, but that natural instinct to score goals will still be there."

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