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    2002 - England's Eastern promise

    By Dominic Raynor

    Wednesday, May 3, 2006

    England's qualification for World Cup 2002 is a story of one player's triumph from adversity. David Beckham - villain of St Etienne to saviour at Old Trafford. Beckham had faced a storm of criticism and abuse from fans who blamed him for the 1998 World Cup exit, but answered his critics the following season as he helped Manchester United to the amazing treble of Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League. His efforts won him second place, behind Rivaldo, in the voting for both World and ...

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