Michael Owen ‘prays every night’ for cure after son James left blind from rare condition

23 Jan 2024 • 8:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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Former England striker Michael Owen has opened up on his guilt after his son James was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, which has left him clinically blind.

In an interview with Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (23 January), the 44-year-old said he goes to bed every night and prays a cure will be found for Stargardt disease.

The 17-year-old was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at the age of eight.

James was forced to give up his dream of becoming a professional footballer like his father, as his sight got progressively worse throughout his teenage years.