Beckham likely to return against Leverkusen

David Beckham is almost certain to return for Manchester United against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League at Old Trafford…

David Beckham is almost certain to return for Manchester United against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League at Old Trafford.

United need a single point to ensure top spot in Group F.

With Juan Sebastian Veron reserving his best form for Europe, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Phil Neville are the players most under threat from Beckham's return.

The stand-in skipper missed United's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City through suspension.

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John O'Shea is pushing for a starting berth in defence against Leverkusen.

Nicky Butt (ankle), Roy Keane (hip) and Wes Brown (ankle) remain injured.