Beckham ready to deliver for England

DAVID BECKHAM insisted he should not be considered a “special case” as he delivered the ideal morale boost to England ahead of tonight’s Euro 2004 qualifier in Macedonia by declaring himself fit and raring to go.

With Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand all ruled out, Sven-Goran Eriksson was relieved to see his captain come through yesterday’s return to full training without any sign of aggravating his groin injury.

The England coach believes Beckham will be fully fit for the game, although he conceded he would still be prepared to start him “if he’s 95% and it would not be dangerous for the future”.