Beckham due at Galaxy a day after Wembley
By Richard Bright
Last Updated: 1:04am BST 17/08/2007
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David Beckham insists he can play for England next Wednesday and for the Los Angeles Galaxy the following day on a different continent.
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Beckham made his first start for the Galaxy on Wednesday, scoring with a curling free-kick and creating the other goal for Landon Donovan in a 2-0 home win over DC United in the SuperLiga semi-final.
Last Updated: 1:04am BST 17/08/2007
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David Beckham insists he can play for England next Wednesday and for the Los Angeles Galaxy the following day on a different continent.
England lose out over Steven Gerrard's injury
Video: McClaren prepares for friendly
Video: Premier and Football League highlights
Beckham made his first start for the Galaxy on Wednesday, scoring with a curling free-kick and creating the other goal for Landon Donovan in a 2-0 home win over DC United in the SuperLiga semi-final.
He was due to fly to America's east coast today for tomorrow's Major League Soccer clash with the New York Red Bulls from where he plans to depart for England to join up with Steve McClaren's squad for next week's friendly against Germany at Wembley.
Beckham aims to return to California the day after his Wembley appearance for the MLS derby against Chivas USA, who share the Galaxy's ground.
"For the club it's not a conflict," said the former England captain. "They made me well aware that they would do anything to help me play for my country. Obviously, it is going to be difficult travel-wise. I will go straight to New York if my ankle is fine and I will play some minutes in New York. I fly from New York either Saturday night or Sunday, then meet up with the [England] team on Monday. We play Wednesday, and I fly back Thursday morning.''
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Beckham played 63 minutes against DC United before being substituted and he immediately had his troublesome left ankle packed in ice.
Beckham aims to return to California the day after his Wembley appearance for the MLS derby against Chivas USA, who share the Galaxy's ground.
"For the club it's not a conflict," said the former England captain. "They made me well aware that they would do anything to help me play for my country. Obviously, it is going to be difficult travel-wise. I will go straight to New York if my ankle is fine and I will play some minutes in New York. I fly from New York either Saturday night or Sunday, then meet up with the [England] team on Monday. We play Wednesday, and I fly back Thursday morning.''
Video: Beckham expresses relief
Blog: Birth of brand Beckham
Football fans' forum
Beckham played 63 minutes against DC United before being substituted and he immediately had his troublesome left ankle packed in ice.
