Recovering Beckham set for first Galaxy start

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Los Angele, Aug 15: David Beckham, who has been hampered by an injured left ankle for the last two months, expects to make his first start for Los Angeles Galaxy in their SuperLiga semi-final against DC United today.

''I think I can play at least half a game tomorrow, which is important for me,'' Beckham told reporters yesterday after a Galaxy training session at the Home Depot Center.

''It's important for the team that I at least get on the pitch and help contribute. It was good to get out on to the field today and have a bit of practice.

''This is my first time, since I arrived, to be out on the training pitch. It felt good.'' Beckham, 32, has made only two fleeting appearances for the Galaxy since joining the Major League Soccer (MLS) club midway through last month.

He played for 16 minutes as a late substitute against FA Cup holders Chelsea on July 21 before making his MLS debut on Thursday at DC United, playing the final 18 minutes in a 1-0 loss before a capacity crowd of 46,686.

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