Beckham fitness boost as Eriksson faces injury crisis

ENGLAND captain David Beckham gave Sven-Goran Eriksson a much-needed boost by taking part in the first training session for Wednesday’s friendly international with Holland at Villa Park.

Beckham had suffered a slight shoulder injury when in action for Real Madrid against Espanyol at the weekend.

However, the former Manchester United star was among the 20 members of Eriksson’s revised party which were put through their paces at the Champney Springs complex near Ashby de la Zouch.