David Beckham: Old Trafford return will be so emotional

David Beckham is ­bracing himself for the most emotional night of his life at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Beckham will be in the Milan squad attempting to overturn a 3-2 deficit against Manchester ­United. But the former England captain must also cope with the deeply personal significance of this sentimental return to his spiritual home.

Beckham said: “It was a very emotional night for me playing against United in Milan, but going back to Old Trafford is going to be even more so.

“The United fans were unbelievable in the first leg and I thank them for that. It was amazing to hear their chants.

“Without a doubt it will be emotional to hear that from a crowd of more than 70,000 at Old Trafford.

“I had family with me in Milan and they’ll be going to Old Trafford. My Dad’s a big United fan and this is probably the only time he won’t want them to win!”

United’s players have their own reception planned for Beckham – a first-half blitz to put Milan out.

Wayne Rooney said: “I don’t think the manager would be too pleased if we tried to hold on to what we’ve got from the first leg.

“We just have to try and go at them in the first half and if we get another goal that could kill them off.”