Saturday's paper talk: Capello backs Michael Owen at Man Utd; Man City back for Chelsea skipper; Murray vows to return
England boss Fabio Capello has backed Michael Owen's move to Manchester United, Manchester City are back in for Chelsea skipper John Terry and Andy Murray insists he will bounce back from his Wimbledon defeat - the headlines in today's national newspapers.
DAILY MIRROR
Andy Murray vowed to return and win Wimbledon after British tennis fans suffered more semi-final heartbreak last night. Also: Fabio Capello believes Manchester United can rejuvenate Michael Owen's career - and give England a huge World Cup boost.
THE SUN
Andy Murray was dumped out of Wimbledon by Andy Roddick last night to break the hearts of a nation. Also: Michael Owen insists he will seize his Manchester United chance with relish ... Manchester City are ready to make Chelsea's John Terry the top-paid player in the world on 300,000-a-week.
THE TIMES
So near and yet so far. Andy Murray became the latest British player to fall at the final hurdle in the quest to end the nation's Wimbledon jinx that has now stretched to 71 years.
DAILY MAIL
Andy Murray insisted he will come back stronger after seeing his Wimbledon dream end in semi-final heartbreak yesterday. Also: Michael Owen completed his shock move to Manchester United last night after being put through one of the most gruelling medical examinations in football history.
THE GUARDIAN
Andy Murray last night pledged he would win a grand slam title, after losing a hard-fought semi-final to the American Andy Roddick.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Andy Murray promised to come back better and stronger after his dream of ending decades of British disappointment at Wimbledon was dashed.
DAILY STAR
Andy Murray yesterday failed to end Britain's 71-year wait for a Wimbledon finalist, then promised: "I'll do better next year."
DAILY EXPRESS
Andy Murray has vowed to come back and win Wimbledon after his wonderful adventure was ended by Andy Roddick - one match short of the historic dream final he craved against Roger Federer. Also: Steve Harmison's efforts at Worcester may have rattled a few Australian batsmen, but they will not cause the selectors to tear up their blueprint for next week's first Test.
THE INDEPENDENT
There were regrets, just a few, but no recriminations from Andy Murray last night. Also: Michael Owen revealed yesterday that Sir Alex Ferguson only moved to sign him on Wednesday afternoon as the Manchester United manager realised Karim Benzema was joining Real Madrid.
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