Becks 'surprised' to start

England star to review Milan position at end of loan

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Becks 'surprised' to start

Beckham: handed start

I was surprised to have started the game but I am happy. Playing out there is what I love doing and I enjoyed it. I didn't think I would last that long but I felt so good.

David Beckham
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David Beckham was pleasantly "surprised" after starting for AC Milan in the 2-2 draw with Roma.

The England midfielder played 89 minutes and impressed on his debut.

And he has admitted he will review his position with Milan when his two-month loan agreement from LA Galaxy ends.

The 33-year-old is supposed to go back to the United States in March when the new MLS campaign kicks off.

"The contract and the agreement is that I go back to LA on March 8th or 9th so I'm going to enjoy it up to then and we'll see," he said after starring for the Rossoneri.

He also admitted he was surprised to play for so long in his first Serie A game.

"I feel very good, very strong, a lot stronger than I thought I was going to feel," Beckham said. "I had fun out there.

"I was surprised to have started the game but I am happy. Playing out there is what I love doing and I enjoyed it. I didn't think I would last that long but I felt so good.

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"At half-time I felt really strong. I think the manager saw that I felt good, that I still had energy and he kept me on.

"And I'm glad the manager kept me as long as he did because I needed time on the pitch in order to get match fitness."

Beckham was asked if England boss Fabio Capello had told him anything before playing for Milan, a club Capello once coached.

"Everybody knows I have a very good relationship with Fabio," Beckham said. "He's a great manager.

"He gave me advice to play football at the highest level.

"It is great to play at this club and to be out there with some great players.

"I'm enjoying being part of this team and training with these players but I will take it one step at a time.

"It's pretty amazing to be among some of those players and I'm glad to just give them the ball and they'll deliver."