MICHAEL OWEN was brutally mocked for his latest advertising gig – including by plenty of former team-mates.
The ex-England striker, 41, unveiled his modelling photoshoot with Thai company Mc Jeans on Instagram complete with a double-denim outfit.
He wrote: “As part of my partnership with @mcjeans_official on their Legend on Legend range, I’m happy to complete todays outfit with my personalised Denim jacket & jeans.”
The denim was even personalised with the golden-boy-turn-pundit’s name and No10 emblazoned.
And unsurprisingly that led to plenty of merciless comments from some famous faces.
Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who shared one of the pictures on Twitter, simply replied with nine laughing emojis.
Phil Neville joined in the ribbing by labelling Owen ‘Model Mo’ while Darren Fletcher quipped: “Takes a strong man to go double denim.”
There were a few seemingly supportive messages – although there may be a hint of sarcasm in some.
Rio Ferdinand wrote: “Yes Mo! I never knew you were denim on denim.”
Jamie Redknapp added: “Go on Mo!”
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Dietmar Hamann went with: “Looking sharp kidder.”
And Paul Scholes joked: “Shakin’ Stevens,” with a dancing emoji.
Other fans reckoned the photoshoot was the kind to be expected from Alan Partridge rather than a former Ballon d’Or winner.
One questioned whether it was April Fools’ Day.
It is not the first time an Owen commercial has raised a few eyebrows after his adverts with Nestle, Persil and, most famously of all, the bizarre helicopter ride over Dubai for property firm First Group.
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