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| September 04, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

(From Western Daily Press)

DAVID BECKHAM last night handed Sven-Goran Eriksson some welcome relief from the injury crisis that had earlier claimed Rio Ferdinand as its latest victim ahead of England's Euro 2004 qualifier in Macedonia.

Beckham only arrived at the team hotel just after 5pm after his flight from Madrid was delayed after taking part in a match at Villarreal on Tuesday night.

That delayed his assessment by the England medical staff but, while there are no firm conclusions as yet, they are said to be "quietly confident" that he will be available to play in Saturday's game.

Ferdinand, who has a kidney complaint, was forced to…

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