Gerrard - Becks not done yet

Reds ace backing England stalwart to carry on

By James Pearson   Last updated: 25th January 2008

David Beckham and Steven Gerrard England 2006

Gerrard backing Beckham

I think everyone's talking about 100 caps for David, but I'm sure he can go on and achieve a lot more.

Gerrard on Beckham
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Steven Gerrard sees no reason why David Beckham cannot play a role in England's efforts to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Former captain Beckham will win his 100th cap next month if he features in Fabio Capello's first game in charge against Switzerland.

It had been thought the 32-year-old could well be phased out in order for the next generation to shine, but Gerrard believes he still has the passion and ability to play on the international stage.

"It's a magnificent achievement, 100 caps, but also someone who's doing really well throughout those caps," he told Sky Sports News.

"He's been really loyal and put in some magnificent performances so I think he deserves 100 caps in the next game.

Ability

"I think everyone's talking about 100 caps for David, but I'm sure he can go on and achieve a lot more. He's still got the ability to be involved in the setup.

"He's a very fit lad. He looks after himself really well. He's still got that passion to play for the country.

"We'll have to wait and see what the manager's ideas are - whether he decides he wants David to still be involved but I think he's still got the ability."

Gerrard knows all about Capello having come up against his teams in the past and is looking forward to working under the former Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid man with England.

"I'm aware of what he's all about. He's very organised and his teams are very difficult to beat. They work very hard and he wants everyone to pull in the right direction to win football matches," he continued.

"That's certainly the impression I got from playing against his teams and I'm quite used to that with Rafa as well. I'm looking forward to working with him."