Keown tackle proved fitness to Beckham

Martin Keown helped David Beckham realise he's fit for the World Cup, the England captain has revealed.

Fri, 31 May, 2002 - 08:09

Martin Keown helped David Beckham realise he's fit for the World Cup, the England captain has revealed.

Beckham has been fighting to be fit to face Sweden in England's opening game - and a crunching Keown tackle in training told Beckham what he needed to know.

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