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Michael Owen scored his first hat-trick for Manchester United to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and deny the Germans their first last 16 appearance in European competition, with CSKA Moscow going through in their stead.

Former Liverpool striker Owen, out of favour with England ahead of the World Cup next year, headed home Nani's cross on the stroke of half time in Germany.

Wolfsburg rallied through Bosnian Edin Dzeko on 56 minutes but nimble forward Owen slotted home seven minutes from the whistle and sealed the win with a crafty finish in added time to send the English champions through as Group B winners.



United manager Alex Ferguson was delighted after Owen's match-winning performance.

"Fantastic. Brilliant. You know what he is. His timing of runs is fantastic," he told Sky Sports.

Owen moved to United in July from relegated Newcastle United.