Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Former Manchester United and England striker Teddy Sheringham has admitted he tried to convince David Beckham to let him take the iconic freekick against Greece in 2001.
The pair knew each other extremely well, having played in the same side at Old Trafford for four seasons, as well as donning the England shirt together across six years.
They were both involved in a famous game at United's home ground in October 2001 when England took on Greece in a crucial 2002 World Cup qualifier.
The Three Lions needed at least one point from the game to qualify outright for the tournament, but found themselves 2-1 down despite a goal from
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