Manchester United striker Michael Owen is delighted for Jonathan Woodgate over his success at Stoke City.

Owen rates his former Real Madrid and Newcastle United teammate as one of the signings of the season.

He tweeted: "Woodgate / Shawcross flying at Stoke. I knew Woody would be a great signing."

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