Beckham set for United showdown

Los Angeles Galaxy star David Beckham is set to play former club Manchester United after being named in the MLS All-Star team.

The MLS All-Stars will take on United at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on July 27, with former Arsenal man Thierry Henry – who now plays for New York Red Bulls – also included in the MLS team.

Beckham’s Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan has been named in the starting XI, as has one-time Tottenham goalkeeper Kasey Keller, who plays between the posts for Seattle Sounders.

Beckham, who left Old Trafford for Real Madrid in 2003, lined up against Sir Alex Ferguson’s side for AC Milan in the Champions League last year.

United came out on top in last year’s clash against the MLS All-Stars, with Mexican striker Javier Hernandez marking his debut for United with two goals in a 5-2 win at Houston’s Reliant Stadium.