The 29-year-old says that he is enjoying a new lease of life at Old Trafford after feeling "strangled" at Newcastle United until his departure at the end of last season.
"Yes, I have to play more. I am sure with the amount of games we have got, so many cup competitions, I will start my fair share," said Owen, who has scored 40 times for his country.
"After that, it's down to how I play and whether the [England] manager [Fabio Capello] wants me or not.
"But I never ask Wayne Rooney how an England trip was. I know how it is. I have done it 89 times. Now it's not like I have dropped down a step into the squad but fallen off the map.
"I am passionate as ever about extending my time with England. I'm not past it."
"He said: 'We are looking for a striker. Carlos (Tevez) is leaving. We went for (Karim) Benzema and once that was a no-go we looked around for players who are going to score goals.
"Obviously the big question is if you are fit - then it's a no-brainer. Others will see it as a risk but I don't'."
"I felt I was at a dead end but that a road would open up. I am still only 29," he added.
"The hamstring problems early in my career knocked a yard off my pace straight away but since then I have been the same player. I am 100 percent the same player I was in Munich [when he scored a hat-trick for England in 2001].
"If there is 10 yards to spring the offside and take a shot, there is no one who will catch me. I have those first quick strides but it is not just speed but reactions, game awareness and experience.
"I've always known where a ball is going to drop more than others. If anything I have improved."
"To score such a dramatic goal against your arch rivals did a lot for me. I'd contributed to winning a game. I felt part of the club. I felt great among the lads and the fans."
