SEATTLE (AP) Los Angeles midfielder David Beckham said Friday he'll need an injection in his right ankle to reduce pain and allow him to play in Sunday night's MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake.

Beckham has a bone bruise in his ankle that's been bothering him for some time. He said after Los Angeles finished training at Qwest Field on Friday that the combo of the injury and the artificial surface at the stadium won't keep him from playing for his first title since joining the Galaxy.

Friday was his first day of training since the Galaxy advanced to the final with a 2-0 win over Houston on Nov. 13.

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