Beckham recalled to England squad

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Former captain David Beckham has been named in the England squad for the first time since the 2006 World Cup.

Coach Steve McClaren's U-turn means Beckham, 32, is set to start Friday's friendly against Brazil followed by the Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia.

Fit-again Newcastle striker Michael Owen returns in place of Wayne Rooney, who is suspended for the Estonia game.

Reading's Nicky Shorey, David Bentley of Blackburn and Chelsea's Joe Cole are also included in the 26-man squad.

BBC Sport

 

[Alan]

Becks is back

or ?

 

[hj2k_x]

i think it's good. He can't do much worse than the current squad have managed in the time he has not been there...

 

[NaZKuL]

he actually isn't a bad player, works hard in midfield...
Its all the publicity that over does it...

 

[ghalied]

he is absolutely useless, " bend it like becks", that's about all you can say about his skill set.

 

[killadoob]

plz i think the current england manager is an idiot same as most of ones before him

why do england always get these crappy defensive minded managers

plz you guys dont know crap about football if you do not see that beckham was one of the major reason's united won the trebble

beckham is a genius, there has and never will be a better crosser / free kick taker like him, i think if you add becks with crouch you've got england winning ton's of games

ppl who say he has no skills have no clue man, yes he is a celeb off field but dont ever doubt the boy is one of the best ever

when he left united he was one of the best footballers on the planet and then things went south

 

[ubberfunk]

ppl who say he has no skills have no clue man, yes he is a celeb off field but dont ever doubt the boy is one of the best ever

when he left united he was one of the best footballers on the planet and then things went south

yep he went south to Spain under the impression he was a good player, i think he is useless,Its all about the money from his sponsors and where and which club he takes them to.With him at any club he brings the money thats it and thats all.

He might of been able to spread the ball wide and take free kicks but when last have i seen a "benchhem" wonder goal?

 

[killadoob]

how much of real madrid do you watch?

if you guys wanna think he is no good, thats your thing but reality and most ppl will tell you he is one of the best ever

its not about spreading the ball its about pin point accuracy

look shevo, super star at milan cant play in england same thing happened to becks

 

[ubercal]

Killadoob stop making out u know your football !!!!

Beckham is still a good player ( in fact he's been Real Madrid's best player for the last 5/6 games ).However England he to think about the future.Its a total waste of time for Becks to play 1 game.He will be going to America soon and will not play again for England.David Bentley of Blackburn is the perfect replacement for Beckham.Watch him he gonna give Aaron Lennon a real run for his money.

 

[killadoob]

ppl who doubt beckham dont know football whahaha

Beckham has earned rave reviews over the last few months and has helped give Real a chance of winning the La Liga title since they are level with champions Barcelona on points at the top.

snippit taken from espn website

why would going to america affect his england games? surely he can still play i dont see the problem, its called air travel, big huge flying birds who carry ppl very far

besides he might be loaned out to european club in november