Robson was speaking about Owen at the launch of Manchester's bid to be a host city for the 2018 World Cup:
"It is a great signing, getting someone like Michael in on a free transfer.
"He is a great player. He is only 29 and for me he is in the peak of his career.
"The way United play and the way they dominate possession it will suit Michael's game.
Robson thinks playing at United will help Owen's chances of making it to South Africa next summer.
"I can also see him getting back in the England squad. The manager is very good at when to rest players and when to play them.
"He rotates his squad and that will help Michael."