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  Sunday, 19 May, 2002, 16:07 GMT 17:07 UK
Caption competition winner No 95
David Beckham and Sven-Goran Eriksson say it with flowers
David Beckham and Sven-Goran Eriksson are presented with Garlands as the England team arrive in South Korea.

But who came up with the witty caption to capture this week's Sport Online goodie bag?

HAVE YOUR SAY

The England manager and his captain had just arrived from Dubai to continue their World Cup preparations when they were presented with their floral gifts.

Congratulations to P.J Pickles for the week's wittiest caption:

David: "Boss, I look so stupid."

Sven: "Well I told you to comb it on the plane."

Congratulations, the coveted Sport Online goodie bag is in the post.


The best of the rest

Sven and Becks could scarcely conceal their grief on hearing of Andy Cole's retirement from international football.
The Authority, Singapore

Becks: "Trust me' you said! I've been in the Caption Competition three weeks out of the last five you said! The last two weeks have been about champagne drinking you said! Well you can stick the flowers, where's my bubbly?!"
Richard Day, Singapore

Sven: "Oh dear Ron, they're smirking at our garlands. We don't like people smirking at our garlands do we Ron? Becks: "I thought the sign said No Smoking, Ron."
Richard Day, Singapore

England's new World Cup strip, although very pretty, is somewhat awkward to play in.
Mal Walker, Australia

In-garland, in-garland, in-garland....
Ed, UK

This Burton's suit is growing on me.
D. McFadden, England

Upon landing in Korea, the Spice boys gave a live performance of their latest hit single 'All you need is love'.
Marcus Graham, USA

Desperate for cash, England announce a commemorative set of garden gnomes.
Rob Falconer, Wales

Korea say "much wisdom in men who dress like flower - they grow upwards like motorway sign behind."
Yakamoto Whataphoto, UK

David Beckham does his Travis rendition of "Flowers in the Window".
Sapporo Beeronyou, UK

"But boss I don't want to wear this thing around my neck. Why have the others not got one?" "Shut up David. If I have to wear it then so do you. And no ifs or buts otherwise we can arrange to have that metatarsal damaged again."
Mitesh Shah, England

David and Sven shocked everyone with the announcement they had got married in the terminal building.
Jason Tew, England

Allegations that the BBC is dumbing down gain credence when Becks and Sven arrive to give this years's "wreath lectures".
Bert B, England

Sven: Wow, David! What excellent examples of ikebana! David: Ikee banana? I thought they were just flower arrangements.
Graham Small, Wales

"Keep it on David, Hoddle assured me this would work."
Andrew Simpson, UK

The Korean version of Candid Camera claims two more celebrity victims with their "it's a local custom" gag.
Jason Tew, England

Get your limited edition "World Cup 2002 Salt and Pepper table set". These fine salt and pepper shakers are handcrafted in Sweden from the finest bone china and boast life-like images of David Beckham and Sven-Goran Eriksson with garnish. Order now and own a piece of history, yours to treasure for years to come...
Tom Copeland, England

What was thought to be a great Korean welcome soon backfired when it was suddenly realized it was killer bees season.
Peter, Australia

The cunning plan by South Korea to win the World Cup takes a new step by removing key-figures from other teams with sleep-inducing flowers.
Daren, UK

You should never have let Brooklyn design our team tie.
Rob Falconer, Wales

Well at least England are seeded.
Rob Falconer, Wales

Sven: "David, the next time Vicky comes up with a great idea, tell her to keep it to herself."
Wafer Head Kennedy, Ireland

The Ground Force team pulled off an audacious coup as Sven and Becks slept on the plane.
Nick, UK

Sven chuckles happily to himself, because he notices another blonde at his side.
Mark, Scotland

Becks and Sven, the flowerpot men!
Wafer Head Kennedy, Ireland

Becks: I'm confused, boss. Someone just shouted "Look at them pansies" but I'm sure they're Korean dahlias.
Richard Day, Singapore

Sven: I'm not sure about this new hairpiece David...
Tall Tone, England

English Football: RIP.
Richard Philips, UK

Here we are, Sven, once great England heroes, now merely hoop-la targets.
Clare Falconer, Wales

Becks: So whose funeral is it boss? Sven: Well Becks, it's a wake for Dave of the UK's sense of humour.
Richard Day, Singapore

I thought we were to refuel in Hawaii!
Tom, US

"I don't want to worry you boss, but they've just given Scholesy a triffid..."
Andy Seed, UK

After a botched identification, the South Korean welcome committee presented the his and hers garlands to the Beckhams...
Dave, UK

Sven ponders if letting David design the team's waistcoats was such a good idea after all.
Alan Baxter, UK

Sven: Goodness knows how the Koreans manage YMCA with these things on!
Richard Day, Singapore

"Psst - boss - I've just dropped the vase on my foot..."
Andy Seed, UK

Soccer sex symbols get lei'ed...
Chris Wheatley, New Zealand

David, do you think we've landed in Hawaii by mistake?
Valérie Falconer, Wales

Brains gave Beckham a ceremonial welcome on his arrival at Tracey Island.
Richard Day, Singapore

David: Well, looks like this will be the only thing put round our necks this summer!
Sarah L, UK

Beckham: If I'd known they were going to use pink flowers, I'd have worn my matching skirt!
Graham Small, Wales

Korean Airport Official: "No, no! I said here come the England team posERS!"
Richard Day, Singapore

Sven: I didn't know Gary Neville was such a good flower arranger, David.
Sarah L, UK

Couldn't they get a yellow flower to match my stripe!
Wayne Searle, United Kingdom

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