1 September 1996

New England coach Glenn Hoddle hands the fresh-faced Beckham his first cap in a World Cup qualifier against Moldova.

The 20-year-old midfielder establishes himself as a regular in the Manchester United side and helps them retain the Premier League title in 1996/97.

Beckham is voted PFA Young Player of the Year by his peers and goes on on to play in all of England's qualifying matches for the 1998 World Cup.

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