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Beckham joins elite group

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David Beckham has become only the fifth player to win 100 caps for England.

The former captain was named in Fabio Capello's starting XI for the friendly international with France in Paris.

Here, skysports.com looks at the elite group of players who have made it to three figures with the Three Lions.

PETER SHILTON (125 caps)

A fixture in the England team in a position that Fabio Capello would dearly love to find his own undisputed first choice. Shilton's poise and composure in goal earned him 10 clean sheets in three different World Cup tournaments. He remains England's most capped player and were it not for the presence of challenger Ray Clemence, he may have set an even larger total. With in excess of 1,000 competitive appearances under his belt and a front-row seat in much of his country's recent history, his is a formidable career.

BOBBY MOORE (108)

As England's only World Cup-winning captain, Moore's legacy is unlikely to be eclipsed. His 108 caps saw Moore establish a reputation not only as a fine - and fair - proponent of the defensive arts but also the respect of fans, team-mates and opponents, including esteemed rival Pele, as an inimitable leader. He captained his nation 90 times - a record he shares with Billy Wright - and often found his best form on the biggest stage.

BOBBY CHARLTON (106)

Charlton can boast not only of being an England centurion but also of owning a World Cup winners' medal and being named European Footballer of the year in 1966. The Manchester United legend - who was a survivor from the Munich air disaster - ended his international career with 49 goals, a record Michael Owen is actively chasing. And if the Newcastle striker matches Charlton in terms of stature and achievement as well as goals, he will be doing well.

BILLY WRIGHT (105)

Like Moore, Wright captained England on 90 occasions - a stint encompassing three consecutive World Cups. The Wolves legend, whose presence remains at Molineux in the form of a statue, was also the first player in football to play 100 games for their country. He was a stout defender whose resilience - he made 70 consecutive England appearances while in possession of the armband - was notable.