Beckham backs United for European glory

DAVID Beckham is backing Manchester United for Champions League glory following their four-goal demolition of AC Milan at Old Trafford.

It was not the way Beckham hoped his first appearance as an opposition player against United would end up.

However, with his own interest at an end, the former England skipper wants the Red Devils to reclaim a trophy he helped them win in 1999.

“When you get knocked out of a competition you hope that the team that knocks you out goes all the way,” he said.

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