NIGERIA THE NEW EVIL EMPIRE?

Last updated : 12 June 2002 By Editor
'Beckham will remind his team-mates of the reported taunts of some
Nigeria players, such as Taribo West and Isaac Okoronkwo, that he and
Owen are not to be feared.

The England captain responded: "Nigeria have said a few things such
as they're not scared of some of our players. It's important for our team to know that, although we must also concentrate on our own game. Should they be scared of us? We'll see."'