Tape shows England-Turkey brawl in tunnel

The England captain David Beckham has been accused of forcing a cameraman to stop filming a brawl involving his players at half…

The England captain David Beckham has been accused of forcing a cameraman to stop filming a brawl involving his players at half-time in the Euro 2004 qualifier on Saturday.

In a tape of the incident in the tunnel shown on Turkish television yesterday and on Sky television last night, the hand of an unidentified England player forces the camera towards the ground as it captures a scrum of England players trying to reach Hasan Sas, the Turkey substitute.

The cameraman involved confirmed yesterday the England player in question was Beckham.

The tape, filmed by TRT, the state broadcaster, records the players as they emerge into the stadium from the tunnel at half-time.

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After the match there were allegations that following an exchange between Alpay, the Turkish defender, and England captain David Beckham, a fight broke out in the players' tunnel. Beckham and Wayne Rooney are being investigated by UEFA after their role in the clashes.

Emile Heskey could also face disciplinary action, along with Alpay.

The video shows a melee erupting after the players come through the tunnel into the area outside the dressing room.

Guardian service