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.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. Leaving his mark: Beckham is left bemused as the referee takes a spray can to the pitchBut the 36-year-old ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star responded well to treatment to make an unexpected return.'The epidural and cortisone injections last week seemed to react well and took the pain away,' he said. 'Obviously the fracture's still there, but the pain's died down a bit.' Back in action: David Beckham made an unexpected cameo performance following an injury lay-offBeckham was left bemused, however, when the referee ordered him to reposition himself for a free-kick by marking the area with spray paint.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.  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

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