NEWCASTLE, England (AFP) - Michael Owen has set his sights on winning 100 England caps and beating Bobby Charlton's goal-scoring record for his country.

Owen should add two more caps to his total of 89 in England's forthcoming friendlies against the USA on May 28 and Trinidad and Tobago on June 1.

The Newcastle forward could also increase his current England goal total in those two relatively undemanding games. Charlton holds the scoring record with 49 goals and Owen is only nine strikes behind.

Owen, 28, admits it would be a dream come true if he could emulate David Beckham in joining England's ton-up club.

"Well obviously it would be a very proud moment if I was ever lucky enough to get it," Owen told Sky Sports. "The two elements are staying fit and being in good form and if you do them two, then I would be hopeful one day I can get it.

"It sounds nothing - 11 caps to go - but at international level that is either a year-and-a-half or two years so it isn't easy and that puts David's 100 caps and achievement into perspective. He has been fantastic."

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Owen is fourth on the list of England's all-time goalscorers list, with Jimmy Greaves (on 44) and Gary Lineker (on 48) the only men between him and Charlton's total.

He insists there is no reason why he can't get there in the next three years.

"Again it is something that is a long way off, but being on 40, although I wouldn't say it is an easy target, realistically there is a chance if I play regularly over the next two or three years. There is half a chance that I could get close to it," he said.

"It's quite a tough one but maybe achievable. They almost interlink, if I can stay fit and stay in the team and play well I might have a chance."

The opportunity to bolster his total against America and Trinidad is keeping Owen motivated for the post-season friendlies.

"They are good games and as a striker you always go into those matches looking to score and almost complete the set," he added.