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​Man Utd legend Beckham still gets 'goosebumps' over England goal against Greece

Manchester United and England legend David Beckham still fonldy recalls his stunning free kick for the Three Lions against Greece.

Beckham scored a superb goal from the set piece in a 2-2 World Cup Qualfying draw at Old Trafford against the Greeks in October 2001.

The goal took England to the 2002 World Cup Finals, and cemented Beckham's redemption in the eyes of the nation's supporters after his red card against Argentina in a 1998 World Cup knockout game.

Beckham said, per The Sun: "I watch clips back and there's one fan looking really worried.

"There's another with their head in their hands in the old red England shirt.

"Then I can hear drums. I could hear that on the day, the sound of the band.

"But then, all of a sudden, I remember stepping back and then it went silent, for me anyway. And then I hear the reaction of the fans.

"It was obviously quite a few years ago now — but it's still so clear to me.

"Throughout my career, there are certain moments that have stayed with me and there's a real clarity to every thought I have from that day and that moment.

"And it's probably the clearest moment that I have in my memory of my football career and it was probably one of the most special moments.

"To represent my country, to captain my country, to score a goal that meant so much to our country and the fans... and to do it all at Old Trafford. For me, it couldn't have been any more perfect."

He added: "I've actually spoken to my parents so many times about it.

"My mum says the moment that ball went in, she said people were in tears around them. That really makes it even more special.

"It's an obvious thing to say, but I get goosebumps when I think about it, talk about it, watch it.

"There are certain moments throughout your football career that you always hope you are going to have. Every athlete wants that moment."

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