Ferguson unlikely to bring Beckham back for derby clash

JOHN O’SHEA is out of Manchester United’s northern derby clash with Blackburn today.

The impressive Irish defender limped out of the midweek draw with title rivals Arsenal after suffering a recurrence of his knee injury and is also a major doubt for Wednesday's Champions League showdown with Real Madrid at Old Trafford.

Gary Neville should return at right-back, with Wes Brown switching back into central defence.