Michael Owen brings his Ballon d’Or trophy for this episode and he leaves Rio Ferdinand in no doubt about how good he felt he was as a young player.

Rio has wanted to do this interview for years because he wanted to show everyone watching and listening a different side to one of just four Englishman to win the most coveted individual award in world football.

After admitting he was on the decline when he got the Ballon d’Or, Owen discusses his career and the unshakeable self-belief he had in his own ability from when he was a schoolboy.

He names the striker who impresses him most in the game today, reveals his concerns about the lack of good English strikers and states why he’s so confused about Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich.

Owen also has his say on the comparisons between himself and Wayne Rooney, the differences between him and Robbie Fowler and why he’s still adamant that nobody will ever get close to his achievements at such a young age.

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Welcome back to Rio Reacts! The summer transfer window is heating up as it comes to a close and there's a lot to discuss.

In this episode, we're diving into everything going on at Manchester United. First up, we'll break down the latest from Ruben Amorim's passionate press conference ahead of Man Utd vs Burnley

We'll then get into all the latest transfer gossip, including:

Antony's potential move back to Spain

Garnacho's £40m move to Chelsea

The future of young star Kobbie Mainoo

And updates on Sancho, Malacia, and Højlund

Plus, we'll look at a realistic midfield option for Man Utd as the window closes in Ederson

I'll be answering your questions from 'Rio's Group Chat' on Instagram, covering everything from tactics to the club's future.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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