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Article: Football: I'm not a natural captain but I will lead the team by example; ENGLAND v SPAIN, VILLA PARK, TOMORROW, 8PM.(Sport)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- February 27, 2001
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Byline: Harry Harris
SAYS DAVID
BECKHAM
DAVID BECKHAM confessed he is not a natural-born leader.
But what can no longer be in any doubt, is that he is a player - both technically and temperamentally - who can lead by example.
He was certainly impressive in his debut as England skipper against Italy. Gone was the sulky, petulant prima donna, replaced by an intelligent, thoughtful and diligent leader of men.
Still, he insists leadership does not come naturally but, as Sven Goran Eriksson prepares to nominate his chosen man ...