Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello thinks it’s time for England to bring back David Beckham.
I can’t understand how a player who is playing so well can be left out of any national side, Fabio Capello told reporters after Real Madrid training on Friday. I told David the other day that I thought he has never been in such good form either mentally or physically and he agreed with me.
We’ll find out on Saturday what Steve McClaren thinks when he announces his squad for next Fridays friendly against Brazil and the Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia five days later.
Ive been watching Beckham at the Bernabeu ever since he moved to Spain in 2003 and he is probably in his best form since joining the nine-times European champions.
The former England captain doesnt deserve to take all the credit for Reals revival. His former Manchester United colleague Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took his tally for the season to 22 goals with a penalty in last weeks 3-2 win over Recreativo Huelva, has done more.
But with his trademark crosses and free kicks providing a series of assists for crucial goals, Beckham has played an important part in helping Real overhaul arch-rivals Barcelona at the top of the table.
With England limping along in fourth place in Group E, the question may be whether McClaren can afford not to pick the 32-year-old.
Simon Baskett is a Reuters sports correspondent based in Madrid
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David Beckham being in top mental form is not something to get excited about :-}
- Posted by fionaCan Beckhman play for England instead of England playing for Beckham? I’d have thought he’d be a good short-term option, as long as he knows he’s just going to be used to come of the bench when opposition tiring, to send over a few crosses.
- Posted by BoredofthebeckhamsWe’ve a feckless manager so it wouldn’t surprise me if he brings Beckham back but lets face it, it ’s hardly a progressive move. I’d mush rather see Bentley in the squad.
- Posted by JimI guess from his point of view it will reduce the number of column inches discussing his fecklessness.
Lest we forget: David Beckham’s resignation letter in all its glory: http://www.comedy-zone.net/cgi-bin/gforu m/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_printable;post =1523;guest=1519869&t=search_engine
- Posted by jonWell, we have our answer. Beckham was recalled to the England squad by Steve McClaren on Saturday. http://uk.reuters.com/article/UK_SOCCER/ idUKL2664901120070526
- Posted by Kevbeckham and crouch combo should strike some fear in the opponent’s hearts
- Posted by Five Times