Wounded hero Becks comes to the rescue

WOUNDED hero David Beckham was the man inflicting the wounds last night as he inspired Manchester United to a Champions League triumph over flu-ridden Juventus at Old Trafford.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2003 - 00:00
Simon Stone

Still sporting the legacy of his recent skirmish with Alex Ferguson, Beckham delivered the trademark corner from which Wes Brown nodded home the third-minute opener, then provided Ruud van Nistelrooy with the late chance to notch his 21st European goal for the club.

It enabled United to maintain their 100% Group D record and take them to within a single victory of a quarter-final place for the ninth successive season.

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