Beckham, Gerrard in bust-up
2006-06-22 11:21
Baden-Baden - England skipper David Beckham and midfielder Steven Gerrard have had a training ground bust-up ahead of their match against Ecuador on June 25.
According to The Sun newspaper, Gerrard, England's top scorer with two goals after three matches in Germany, accused Beckham of "hitting too many long balls".
While it's widely agreed that Beckham hasn't been at his inspirational best in the pool matches in Germany, Liverpool's Gerrard has been a shining light for the Group B winners.
Famed for his right boot, Beckham has been told by Gerrard to forget "route one" football and focus on a steady, patient build-up instead.
Meanwhile, England great and 1966 World Cup winner, Sir Geoff Hurst, has called on England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson to drop Beckham against Ecuador in the round of 16.
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