Becks backs the girls

Last updated : 22 February 2002 By Luke Thornhill
England host Portugal at Fratton Park for a 5.30 KO, and Becks is backing the girls to seal three points to help send them to the 2003 World Cup to be held in China.

"I would like to wish Katie Chapman (right) and all the girls the very best - a win at Fratton Park would be great for the team and great for women's football," he said.

Becks is also hoping that the attendance record for a women's international, 7102, is also beaten adding, "I hope the fans will turn out in force to support this crucial qualifying match.''