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“I never faced anybody that had what I call ‘disguised power’ as much as him. I saved his free-kicks in training and felt the ball almost forcing my hands open” David Seaman on David Beckham’s hidden attributes

England goalkeeper David Seaman at Euro 96.

When David Beckham called time on his England career in 2009, his 115 caps were the most an outfield player had ever earned, sitting behind only Peter Shilton in the all-time standings.

The former Manchester United man’s Three Lions journey began in 1996, when the 21-year-old made his international debut in a World Cup qualifier against Moldova, two weeks after his stunning halfway line goal against Wimbledon on the opening weekend of the 1996/97 Premier League season.

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