Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was disappointed for Michael Owen after the striker drew a blank in their 2-0 victory over Valencia last night.
In front of England coach Fabio Capello, who names his squad to face Holland next week on Saturday evening, Owen squandered four excellent chances to find the target.
While it could be argued merely getting in position to score was a plus, whether Capello will be as easily won over remains to be seen.
However, Ferguson was delighted with the striker's effort.
"It would have been nice for Michael to score - he deserved one," said Ferguson.
"He probably should have had four. He showed marvellous movement at times and when he took that great pass from Wayne Rooney, he put the ball over the keeper but just past the post."