MANCHESTER, England, Oct 9 (AFP) - England skipper David Beckham was taken to hospital for X-rays on his ribs just moments after inspiring his country to their 2-0 World Cup qualifier win against Wales here on Saturday.
The Real Madrid star left the pitch before the end of the match after being hurt in a challenge with Wales defender Ben Thatcher when both players clashed jumping for a ball.
Beckham, who had scored the second goal, was booked for a foul on Thatcher and will be suspended for Wednesday's game in Azerbaijan.