Source: Daily_Mail
David Beckham back from injury in Independence Day draw for Los Angeles Galaxy
David Beckham battled back from a stress fracture to his spine to help Los Angeles Galaxy hold Seattle Sounders to a 0-0 Independence Day draw in the MLS.[LNB]The former England captain, whose wife Victoria is expecting the arrival fourth child imminently, made a surprise 20-minute cameo appearance having been sidelined for two weeks with the back problem.[LNB] Leaving his mark: Beckham is left bemused as the referee takes a spray can to the pitch[LNB]But the 36-year-old ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star responded well to treatment to make an unexpected return.[LNB]'The epidural and cortisone injections last week seemed to react well and took the pain away,' he said. [LNB]'Obviously the fracture's still there, but the pain's died down a bit.'[LNB] Back in action: David Beckham made an unexpected cameo performance following an injury lay-off[LNB]Beckham was left bemused, however, when the referee ordered him to reposition himself for a free-kick by marking the area with spray paint.[LNB]But it is common practice for officials in the States to mark the pitch and ref's carry spray tins to illustrate 10-yard distances.[LNB] Olympic football team given OK but nobody tells Scots, Welsh and Northern IrishBeckham wants to be part of London 2012, but as a player and not a managerBeckham disappointed despite Galaxy extending unbeaten run against DC [LNB]
