England's Most Scrutinised Call-Up on Surviving Sir Alex and Silencing Critics | Owen Hargreaves

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Owen Hargreaves is a former England international and Champions League-winning midfielder who made his mark at clubs like Bayern Munich and Manchester United. Known for his tactical intelligence and relentless work rate, he’s also battled some of the toughest injury setbacks in modern football. In this episode, Owen opens up beyond the pitch, sharing a thoughtful and inspiring look at what shaped him both as a player and a person. He highlights how important it is to push through adversity and not let self-doubt hold you back. Owen also dives into his experiences with criticism, revealing how he learned to handle negativity without letting it define him. He talks about the importance of hard work, staying focused, and not letting external voices influence your self-worth. This episode is packed with insights on overcoming setbacks, learning from failure, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships along the way. 🚨 Partners Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://hppod.co/20heights HP Foundation 👉Do you want to kick-start an evolution that will change the lives of millions of children? Find out more about the High Performance Foundation: https://hppod.co/foundation HP Corporate Events 👉Click here to book High Performance Events: https://hppod.co/corporate-events Explore offers and discounts through our other partners: https://hppod.co/partners 📕 Chapters 00:00 – Who is Owen Hargreaves 01:18 – Growing up in a football family 08:09 – Playing at Bayern Munich on €250/month 16:17 – Early pro experience in German League One 24:28 – Pre-game rituals and superstitions 27:38 – Bayern's “FC Hollywood” training intensity 41:45 – Injury struggles 44:40 – Ronaldo’s work ethic at Man United 47:38 – Booed at England & winning respect 53:20 – Expectations with the England Squad 58:45 – Pressure of penalties at a World Cup 1:04:18 – The England dressing room 1:06:58 – Leaving Bayern and adapting to Manchester United 1:10:02 – Training culture: Munich vs Man Utd 1:12:38 – Why Man Utd struggles 1:18:39 – Sir Alex Ferguson’s high standards 1:21:31 – Winning the Champions League 1:24:32 – Realizing the toll of injury on daily life 1:27:11 – Trying everything to recover 1:32:18 - Reflections and lessons #Highperformance #OwenHargreaves #Manchesterunited