Source: Daily_Mail
David Beckham confirms appearance in Gary Neville testimonial
ShareDavid Beckham has been given permission to play in Gary Neville's testimonial at Old Trafford on Tuesday.[LNB]The midfielder was delighted to be allowed to take part in the fixture where he will play alongside United legends Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs.[LNB]Beckham said: 'I think Bruce (Arena, LA Galaxy coach) knows how important it is for Gary. It's more important than anything for me to be there for Gary.'[LNB] The right partnership: David Beckham (left) and Gary Neville (right) played together on the right flank for Man United and England[LNB]Arena has allowed Beckham, 36, to miss out on one of the club's upcoming fixtures in order to make the appearance after admitting he was already set for a break.[LNB]He told The Sun: 'We'd be resting David in one of the games next week anyway.'[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson could not be more delighted that Beckham has agreed to wear a Manchester United shirt again.[LNB]'With David Beckham coming, along with Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Scholes and Giggs, it will be a fantastic occasion,' said Ferguson.[LNB]'It is great to reunite these players together.[LNB] 'Fantastic occasion': Sir Alex Ferguson (left) is looking forward to seeing the Class of '92 reunited[LNB]'There is no question they created a magnificent spirit in the place when they first arrived in the team.[LNB]'It helps us too because Gary's service to the club deserves a good representation from Manchester United.[LNB]'He has been a fantastic servant and I hope he gets the crowd he deserves.'[LNB]Along with Neville, former England captain Beckham formed the right hand side of a Manchester United side that won the treble in 1999.[LNB]The news will be a boost for Neville, who also enjoyed a successful partnership with Beckham for England.[LNB] Galaxy blessing: Coach Bruce Arena sanctioned the appearance[LNB]Earlier in the week Neville said: 'I am in contact with David. It is looking positive but we still have a couple of things to sort out.'[LNB] The date of the testimonial - just four days before United's Champions League final clash with Barcelona at Wembley - has been criticised in some quarters but Neville is adamant that the timing is right. [LNB]'Hopefully it will be an enjoyable game for the fans and, four days before Wembley, it will be like a celebration and send-off for the lads who have done so well this season.'[LNB] Glory days: The pair celebrate together in their heyday[LNB]Although Neville is due to begin work as a Sky Sports pundit, the 36-year-old clearly has no intention of stepping back from his barely concealed love of all things United.[LNB]'I am a fan. I have always been a fan,' he said. 'I wanted to do something for the fans and have said that publicly for the last 15 years.[LNB]'This is something I know will give me satisfaction and fulfil what I believe to be a thank you, so the fans can go and enjoy it.'[LNB]For tickets to Gary Neville's testimonial, visit manutd.com/tickets or call 0161 868 8000. Win tickets for the Champions League final between Man United and BarcaBeckham set for Old Trafford as Neville testimonial reunites Class of '92Sir Alex: I have no plans to retire from management... it keeps me aliveAll the latest Man United news, featrues and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Alex Ferguson, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt Places: Barcelona, United Kingdom
