Fourth World Cup for Beckham
Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by admin in English Football, Football News
As England beat Croatia 5-1 to qualify for a place in the World Cup in South Africa next year 2010, David Beckham made his 114th cap for England. Manager Fabio Capello has indicated on several occasions how he feels about the mid fielder and his firm plans to keep Beckham in the squad.
2010 will mark the fourth World Cup appearance for the 34 year old and Beckham only needs to play in 12 more games in order to break England’s all time appearance record, currently held by retired goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
Talking about David Beckham Capello said, "He is always with us because for me he is one of the most important players. He is good in the group and he is good in every moment during the training. Some players are important for the position and morale of the group."
Despite a positive outlook for a place in the England squad the LA Galaxy midfielder will have to rejoin AC Milan in January and failing that another top European side to play for in the preceding months before the World Cup tournament kicks off.
Beckham was played as substitute in the Croatia game that put England through to qualify for South Africa with two games to spare. The last World Cup in Germany saw Beckham playing whilst still overcoming an injury. He needs to stay fit and avoid injury which could jeopardise his game if he wants a full guarantee in Capello side. If he stays fit and continues to play well, the midfielder has a good chance of taking Shaun Wright Phillip’s place in the 23 man squad.