Double boost for Eriksson

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was boosted this morning by the return of captain David Beckham and Ashley Cole to training.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2002 - 12:03

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was boosted this morning by the return of captain David Beckham and Ashley Cole to training.

The Manchester United midfielder was rested yesterday as a precaution after he left Old Trafford on Monday night holding an ice-pack to his calf following the 3-0 victory over Everton.

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