David Beckham was handed his AC Milan debut tonight after being named in the starting XI for the trip to Roma.

His inclusion was a surprise after coach Carlo Ancelotti hinted in the week the England midfielder would be on the bench as Serie A resumed following the winter break.

Beckham lined up alongside Andrea Pirlo and Clarence Seedorf in an experienced midfield behind a front three of Kaka, Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star is on a short-term loan deal at Milan having joined the Rossoneri from Major League Soccer side, Los Angeles Galaxy.

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