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McManaman to miss Under-21 Championship

Callum McManaman has impressed for Wigan in the latter stages of the season. Credit: PA

Wigan winger Callum McManaman has been ruled out for three months with an ankle injury and will miss this summer's European Under-21 Championship, Latics manager Roberto Martinez has announced.

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Scholes sad to see Beckham go

It's a sad day but hopefully David is happy with what he's done.

From the start you knew the quality he had and the professionalism. His range of passing and his free-kicks were brilliant and that was no accident - he was out there practising all day long.

That's our year finished now. I think there's only Ryan Giggs, who was a year older than us, still going as strong as ever.

– Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes speaking to the Daily Mail

Beckham told ITV Sport in April: I'm not ready to hang up my boots yet

Speaking to ITV ahead of PSG's Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona last month, David Beckham said he was in no rush to retire.

"I'm 38 years old in May and your body changes so you have to adjust certain things, but I've always looked after myself. I'm not ready to hang my boots up yet."

Beckham's highs and lows

Beckham announces retirement

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What Twitter says: Beckham's retirement

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David grew up as a football loving child & achieved his dreams, and unquestionably inspired millions of boys & girls to try & do the same

From @SeppBlatter on Twitter:
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I remember sharing red wine and ham with Beckham in our first meal in Madrid. A gentleman. Genuine. A British success abroad, a lesson then

From @GuillemBalague on Twitter:

Beckham's highs and lows

Beckham announces retirement

Classic clip: David Beckham wonder free-kick v Greece sends England to 2002 World Cup

Perhaps David Beckham's finest moment in an England shirt, stepping up and delivering under pressure, and to seal a man-of-the-match display against Greece at Old Trafford. This goal secured the draw that the Three Lions needed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup.

McClaren leads Beckham tributes

Former England manager Steve McClaren hailed David Beckham as a great of the modern game after the former national team captain announced his retirement.

He was a great player.

He made the very most of his talents through sheer hard work and professionalism and always doing extra work on the training field.

He inspired his team-mates through his performances.

He was a winner, he's won so many things in his career, and that was infectious on his team-mates.

– Former England manager Steve McClaren.
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