Beckham surprised by AC Milan start

ROME: Former England captain David Beckham admitted he was surprised to be handed a start on his debut for AC Milan in their 2-2 Serie A draw at AS Roma.

On-loan Beckham was taken off a minute from time of a pulsating encounter that saw Mirko Vucinic, for the hosts, and Pato, for Beckham's team, both grab a brace.

It wasn't the dream start that Beckham would have wished for but he gave an industrial performance on the right of a three-man midfield and showed several glimpses of his passing range, crossing ability and even his sterling defensive work.