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Beckham happy with hectic schedule

David Beckham insists he can play for England next Wednesday and for the Los Angeles Galaxy the following day on a different continent.

Beckham scored on his debut and made the other goal in the Galaxy's 2-0 victory against DC United, he now faces an away clash against New York Red Bulls before lining up for England against Germany next week.

The former England captain said: "They made me well aware that they would do anything to help me play for my country and they know how passionate I feel about playing for my country - so everyone is working together, and I think that is important. Everyone has got to be on the same page."

Beckham sees no reason why he cannot play in both games and then return to Los Angeles the day after his Wembley appearance for the MLS derby against Home Depot Center co-tenants Chivas USA.

"Obviously, it is going to be difficult travel-wise. I will go straight to New York if my ankle is fine and I will play some minutes in New York.

"I fly from New York either Saturday night or Sunday, then meet up with the (England) team on Monday; we play Wednesday, and I fly back Thursday morning.

"I think I arrive back about 12 noon and we've got a game that evening. I hope I'll be physically ready to play some part in that game as well. I hope it will all be good."

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