LAMPARD BACKS BECKS Midfielder Frank Lampard believes David Beckham's delivery from set-pieces could make a crucial difference as England continue their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign against Estonia Wednesday. "He has got that killer ball he can put into the danger area from free-kicks which can make a goal," Lampard told DPA. "He is the best set-piece taker in the world. Simple as that." England lie five points behind the group leaders Croatia, who beat Estonia Saturday, and, as their coach Steve McClaren has admitted, Wednesday's game is "do or die" - for him at least. With home games against their three main rivals for qualification - Croatia, Russia and Israel - to come, a failure to win in Tallinn would not end England's hopes, but it would almost certainly end McClaren's reign. An improved performance in Friday's 1-1 friendly draw against Brazil has raised hopes that the corner may have been turned, but, significantly, their goal came as John Terry headed in a Beckham free-kick. "Beckham did very well against Brazil," Lampard said. "There was a nice balance across the midfield and I think David gave us that. He is very disciplined on the right."

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