Source: Daily_Mail
We won't be fazed by Beckham circus, insists Man United defender Neville
Under pressure: AC Milan's David Beckham[LNB]Gary Neville insists Manchester United will not be distracted by the fanfare surrounding David Beckham playing against his former club for the first time at the San Siro on Tuesday night.[LNB]The England midfielder will be part of the AC Milan's team set to face United in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter - six-and-a-half-years after Sir Alex Ferguson decided to sell the midfielder to Real Madrid for fear his celebrity lifestyle was affecting his performances.[LNB]But Becks' forner team-mate and close friend, Neville, says United are used to playing against ex-players.[LNB]He also believes it will be Beckham who could struggle to cope with the pressure of the occasion, reports The Times.[LNB]Neville said: 'Beckham's presence does not distract from the importance of the match.[LNB]'It's the first time he is facing Manchester United, so it is going to be hyped up and marketed before the game. Once the match starts, nobody would be thinking about it.[LNB] Good old days: Becks' with Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville celebrate after beating Chelsea 5-3 in the FA Cup in 1998[LNB]'Will it be strange seeing him lined up against us? Not really. We have played against former team-mates, like my brother Phil and Nicky Butt, so you get used to it. It may be stranger for Beckham but, of course, we wish him all the best.'[LNB]Neville believes Milan will provide a stern test especially without the injured Ryan Giggs.[LNB]'It's going to be difficult without a player like Giggs,' he said. 'He's been playing extremely well, especially in the big games, providing great passes and scoring goals.'[LNB] Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov can't wait to play against heroes AC Milan David Beckham can play on for four more years, insists former Manchester United pal Ryan GiggsMANCHESTER UNITED FC
