Soccer: Beckham new England skipper

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has named David Beckham as captain for his first match in charge against Spain.

Soccer: Beckham new England skipper

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has named David Beckham as captain for his first match in charge against Spain.

The Manchester United midfielder has been given the nod to continue the role he took for England's friendly defeat in Italy under Peter Taylor in November.

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