McClaren defends trans-Atlantic Beckham
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England boss Steve McClaren has defended his decision to call-up David Beckham for international duty despite the midfielder putting in a 10,000-mile round trip from America and having to play two matches in 24 hours.
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LONDON, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Recovered from a disappointing Euro2004 experience, England capitain David Beckham helped his side crush Ukraine 3-0 in a friendly international in Newcastle on Wednesday.
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Quell surprise: Sven has refused to criticise David Beckham despite the England captain&#39;s latest demonstration of his infamous petulance against Wales.
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West Brom boss Gary Megson has defended Darren Purse following Fulham manager Chris Coleman&#39;s verbal attack on the Baggies centre-back.
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David Beckham is still in danger of facing disciplinary action for admitting he got booked on purpose - despite Sven-Goran Eriksson&#39;s attempts to draw a line under the controversy.
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England captain David Beckham has denied reports that he plans to retire from international soccer after the 2006 World Cup and said he wants to play for his country as long as possible.
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Tord Grip, assistant to former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, said ex-captain David Beckham should still be playing for his country.
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David Beckham hopes he will overcome his injury problems in time for Steve McClaren's first game as England boss, a friendly against Greece on August 16.
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England captain David Beckham has apologised for deliberately getting himself booked, and while coach Sven-Goran Eriksson wants the matter put to bed, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says disciplinary action may be taken against the midfielder.
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David Beckham has pledged the England team will unite behind coach Sven-Goran Eriksson starting with Wednesday's friendly against Ukraine.
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Steve McClaren, back in Spain a week after his harrowing experience in Madrid as assistant to Sven Goran Eriksson with the England team, urged his Middlesbrough players to pay
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Sport: Steve McClaren pointed to the value of experience as he hinted on an England recall for David Beckham.
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England boss Sven Goran Eriksson has defended goalkeeper David James after last night&#39;s 2-2 draw in Austria. James allowed Andreas Ivanschitz&#39;s shot to slip through his fingers to complete Austria comeback from two goals down.
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David Beckham admitted England needed to prove a point by beating Ukraine in Wednesday night&#39;s friendly at St James&#39; Park.
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England head coach Steve McClaren and captain John Terry have joined forces to defend under-fire midfielder Frank Lampard ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier in Macedonia.
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A David Beckham-inspired England eased the pressure on manager Steve McClaren on Wednesday with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Estonia in their Euro 2008 qualifier.
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The agent of England manager Steve McClaren has insisted &quot;tens of millions of pounds has gone out of the game&quot; in underhand payments.