Beckham fit to face Chelsea

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson yesterday confirmed that David Beckham would be fit to face Chelsea in tonight’s Worthington Cup.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2002 - 00:00
Ken Gaunt

It had been widely reported that the England midfielder had suffered a knee problem in the victory over West Ham at the weekend.

"No, he didn't," said Ferguson. "He was training this morning and there is no problem."

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