Source: Daily_Mail
Gary Neville's testimonial will give me goosebumps, admits David Beckham
ShareDavid Beckham has admitted the chance to pull on the famous red shirt and play for Manchester United at Old Trafford again will give him goose bumps.[LNB]Beckham will return to the club to star in Gary Neville's testimonial match against Juventus. It will help re-unite the famed 'Class of 92', with Nicky Butt and Phil Neville also going to be involved in addition to Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.[LNB] Still got it: Manchester United legend David Beckham is set to play at Old Trafford once again[LNB]Eight years after he left for Real Madrid, it will bring all six close friends back in the United side again. And Beckham cannot wait.[LNB]'Putting a United shirt on again never gets old,' Beckham said. 'I get goose bumps every time I think about stepping out at Old Trafford again, as does walking out on the pitch. To be able to do that for Gary and his family means it is going to be an emotional night.'[LNB] Best of friends: Beckham and Neville's long friendship survived the midfielder's move abroad as they continued to meet up with the England squad[LNB]Beckham and Neville were always close, having come through the youth ranks together. It was Neville who acted as best man for Beckham's celebrity wedding to Victoria and when the call came asking if he would face Juventus in a re-match of the 1999Champions League semi-final, the former England skipper had no hesitation in saying yes.[LNB]'I played with him for so many years,' Beckham told MLSsoccer.com. 'We were room-mates, he was best manat my wedding and he is one of my best friends. I am looking forward toseeing him play. After a few months of not playing and training, that will be interesting.'[LNB] Guess who from the Class of 92: Manchester United's famous youth side (left to right) Gary Neville, Ben Thornley, Steven Riley, Chris Casper, Nicky Butt, David Beckham, Robbie Savage, Eric Harrison (coach), Richard Irving, Paul Scholes, Mark Rawlinson, John O'Kane, Jovan Kirovski, Keith Gillespie, David Pierce[LNB]Few would claim Neville was blessed with the same talent as Beckham, but the Londoner was always acutely aware of his friend's phenomenal work ethic, which turned him into one of the best full-backs of his generation.[LNB]'Gary is still so dedicated,' said Beckham. 'It is the reason why he has achieved so much in his career andwhy United fans love him. He is a great home-grown talent which United are famous for producing. He always gave me a lot of advice over the years - the majority of which was good. He is such a talent and hard worker. He really deserves this night.'[LNB] Gary Neville: This is United's biggest match since Wembley 43 years agoGreen Gary has a five-year plan for environmentally-friendly footballBecks is back! Legend confirms appearance in Neville's testimonialBeckham set for Old Trafford as Neville testimonial reunites Class of '92[LNB] Explore more:People: Paul Scholes, Keith Gillespie, Phil Neville, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Robbie Savage, Nicky Butt, Gary Neville Places: Madrid, United Kingdom
