John Terry admits Michael Owen's move to Manchester United is a "nightmare" for Chelsea.
He said: "I'm sure playing for Manchester United and training with those players day in, day out, will mean he is only going to score goals, which I must say is a bit of a nightmare for me as a Chelsea player because I want to win the League and get the trophy back off Manchester United.
"He only played 12 or 13 minutes against us in the Community Shield but he still showed glimpses of what he can do.
"We all know he can finish, we all know he works hard and the qualities he possesses. Can he play in the World Cup? 100 per cent, yes.
"I think the manager has said that there are places for anyone in the squad, not just Michael, if they are playing well or scoring goals.
"The manager is not going to be able to overlook things if he is playing well, he will have to pick you."