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Last Updated: Tuesday, 19 August, 2003, 01:35 GMT 02:35 UK
The back pages

James Kirtley's six wicket haul against South Africa dominates the back pages, though the media's love affair with David Beckham remains very much alive.

Beckham's claim that he has yet to speak to former manager Sir Alex Ferguson since leaving Old Trafford is splashed across the tabloids.

When asked about the last time he talked to Ferguson, The Star quotes the England captain as saying: "I have not spoken to the manager, to tell you the truth I can't remember.

"It must have been at the time of the Everton game"

THE HEADLINES
Independent: Kirtley transforms England's fortunes
Daily Telegraph:Kirtley delivers for England
The Times:Kirtley's dream debut sets up thriller in Leeds
The Sun: Fergie freeze
The Guardian: England move forward in Kirtley whirl
Daily Express: Fergies' final snub
Daily Mirror: Kirtley: I've dreamed of this day for years
Daily Mail: King James
Daily Star: Fergie blanked me: Becks
But it is England's heroic victory at Trent Bridge that is rewarded with the the most column inches.

The Mirror highlights Kirtley's dramatic transformation since he was reported for 'chucking' two years ago, while The Telegraph suggests that his success comes from his county wicket at Sussex.

"Year in year out, Hove is among the best batting tracks in the country and keeps bowlers honest," the paper states.

With most sports editors now looking forward to the third Test, Martin Bicknall's recall into the England squad also gets the back page treatment.

"England, who stuck with their golden oldies to good effect at Trent Bridge yesterday, last night went a step further by calling up 34-year-old Martin Bicknell for the fourth Test at Headingley," states the Daily Express

Elsewhere, The Sun reports that Glenn Hoddle is facing an FA disrepute charge after his criticism of referee Rob Styles.

"The Hampshire official is expected to point the finger at Spurs boss Hoddle when his report arrives at Soho square today", the paper reports.




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