International Career
During his early career at Leeds, Bowyer was a regular in the England under-21 team, making 13 appearances for the national side.
Bowyer's form during the 2000–01 season led to calls for inclusion in the England squad; however, the Football Association ruled that he could not be selected until the court case in relation to an assault on an Asian student was completed. The FA eventually cleared Bowyer for selection following the conclusion of the court case and England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson called him into the squad for an international friendly against Portugal in September 2002. Bowyer made his England debut in the game, setting up a goal for Leeds team-mate Alan Smith. It was his only appearance for England.
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