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EUROPEAN WC QUALIFIERS-STUB · 2001
England were trailing 2-1 to Greece and facing the prospect of a tricky play-off against Ukraine to reach the 2002 World Cup finals. In the 93rd minute, up steps captain and Manchester United favourite David Beckham to curl home a stunning 25-yard free-kick, external and send England direct to the finals in South Korea and Japan. But there was more than just World Cup qualification at stake - this goal was about redemption for Beckham and it cemented his legendary status for his country.