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Wed 02 Feb 2007McClaren admits Beckham headacheEngland manager Steve McClaren has left the door to the national side ajar for former captain David Beckham after admitting he has been 'given a problem' by the Real Madrid player's return to form.The 31-year-old midfielder appeared set for months on the sidelines with Real Madrid after coach Fabio Capello claimed he would never play for the club again following his decision to join the Los Angeles Galaxy this summer.