Michael Owen's awkward response to Love Island question before England game

Michael Owen has spoken about his daughter's Love Island appearance after being quizzed about her debut live on television. The former England international was introduced as "the father of Love Island's Gemma Owen " while working as a pundit on Channel 4's coverage of England's match against Germany.

Gemma is a contestant on the new series of the popular ITV2 dating show which returned on Monday, June 6. The 19-year-old entered the villa alongside 11 other Islanders and is currently coupled up with Welsh student Liam Llewellyn from Newport.

Introducing Michael Owen during coverage of the Nations League game on Tuesday night [June 7], presenter Jules Breach said: "Joining me hoping to see another famous win for England tonight in Munich, England and Arsenal midfield Jordan Nobbs, former England, West Ham and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole and the father of Love Island’s Gemma Owen.

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Jules continued: "A big night for the Owen's last night Michael, how are you feeling?" Clearly keen to move on, Michael replied: "I came all the way to Germany to try and avoid all that back home, but it has been brought up straight away! But I am feeling alright. This is taking my mind off it so don't bring it back up."

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