Becks eyes England return

Former Three Lions captain hopeful of international recall

By Rachel Griffiths   Last updated: 9th September 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

The thing about my situation now is just getting back on the field and getting back fit, then what happens after that we'll see.

David Beckham
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David Beckham feels the door has been left open by manager Fabio Capello for him to continue his England career.

Three Lions boss Capello caused uproar by all but retiring the talismanic midfielder in a television interview last month, indicating the 35-year-old was too old for international football.

But the Italian has since performed something of a U-turn on his comments by suggesting a return to the national set-up could still be on the cards.

And LA Galaxy star Beckham, who has been recovering from the Achilles tendon injury which ruled him out of this year's World Cup, says he has every hope of pulling on the England jersey once more when fully fit.

"He (Capello) has made me aware all the way through being manager that if you're performing and you're playing well then you have a chance of being in the squad," Beckham told Sky Sports News.

"The thing about my situation now is just getting back on the field and getting back fit, then what happens after that we'll see."

Strong

Beckham says Capello contacted him to clear up any misunderstanding over his international future, and insists his relationship with the Italian is still strong.

"Obviously it was a surprise at the time but I spoke to him shortly after that and he explained everything to me and it was brushed under the carpet, so to speak," added Beckham.

"I've always had a good relationship with Fabio and that's not changed.

"Things get said, things get taken out of proportion and turned around but at the end of the day the manager's got a job to do and he's doing it well and the lads are repaying that.

"Like I said, I've always supported him as a manager and the staff he's got down there, and he's always supported me.

"He's always looked after me in many ways and I've got the upmost respect for him."

Galaxy activated David Beckham from their disabled list on Thursday, making him eligible for the club's MLS home match against Columbus on Saturday.

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Adam H (Liverpool fan) says...

David Michaels I couldn''t agree with you more. Why is no England manager allowed to leave Beckham out? First Mclaren and now Capello. Why does he have this golden ticket to return whenever he is fit? In 2012 he will be 37 and slower than ever. Correct me if I''m wrong, but didn''t we get torn apart by Germany, who played at a high tempo and were full of youth? We need Adam Johnson and James Milner not someone who can just cross and hit the occasional free kick.

Posted 22:50 9th September 2010

Doreen Bullock says...

he is over the hill need youg blood

Posted 22:46 9th September 2010

Dave Michaels (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

What on earth does David Beckham think he can do in two years time. He can''t run now, so what will he be like in 2012? Give up gracefully and stop cheating by getting caps you don''t deserve for being on the pitch for only a few minutes. Perhaps if you got a cap only if you started and not when you come on as a sub for five minutes it will make him think again. Bobby Moore got all his caps for being on the pitch every minute, except when he was injured, and it is a travesty that Beckham should overtake him in this manner.

Posted 22:36 9th September 2010

Paul Robinson (Sunderland fan) says...

i have no doubt that a fully fit beckham can play at the highest level for at least another 3-4 years as he has kept himself in top shape......but if you come on here and read this by chance david....do you not think its time you step aside and let the kids come through

Posted 22:31 9th September 2010

Me . says...

Beckham for England Manager.... Bring it on....

Posted 22:21 9th September 2010

Catherine Hinge says...

it does not matter how old david beckham is ,he can still put more into the game than a lot of younger players,no one can bend it like beckham

Posted 22:15 9th September 2010
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