A Fit Beckham Will Get His 100th Cap

By: jen | March 6th, 2008

According to this Telegraph article, Fabio Capello has been quoted as saying:

“He is in contention for France,” Capello revealed yesterday. “We will check him in Dallas, and then we will decide whether he will be fit for France. He will get his 100th cap if he is fit and in form.”

Can I be the cynical one and say I’ll believe it when I see it? At this point, it’s not just about match fitness, is it? I think it’s clear that Beckham is match fit.

I’m hoping that Becks gets called up and assists every chance England has. Take that Capello! And of course, I doubly hope for Beckham’s call up because our trusty Galaxy blogger, Laurie, will be there in the flesh! Hey, maybe she can get some pictures and video for us.

MLS Forums

LA Galaxy Results

Category: Player News

Tags: BeckhamWatch, Player News

« Please Welcome our Galaxy Guest Blogger Jen! | Home | No News Is Good News »

Subscribe   The Offside RSS Feeds

Print

Share

Comments  

• Fitz |  March 6th, 2008 at 7:03 pm

  
  
  

  Capello is a professional button-pusher. He’s saying what he’s saying to drive Beckham. Fear not. Becks (that’s David Beckham, not Kyle Beckerman) will play again for England.

  Posted from United States

  

• Frank |  March 6th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

  
  
  

  Here is another article…

  http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article3492424.ece

  Posted from United States

  

• Pedro |  March 7th, 2008 at 8:18 am

  
  
  

  Becks is not interested in contributing to the team, as it appears that he is more concerned about his 100th cap. I’m sure his teammates love that.

  Posted from United States

  

• Glen |  March 7th, 2008 at 4:30 pm

  
  
  

  I think Beckham has so much love for the game and his country that he’ll do what ever it takes to be back on the National team squad. I’m pretty confident in saying he’ll want to contribute while he’s out there

  Posted from United States

  

• Diane |  March 8th, 2008 at 11:11 am

  
  
  

  To paraphrase what Beckham actually said, and has said consistently, is that although it is a dream to win 100 caps, if that doesn’t happen he’ll be proud of the career he’s had playing for England. He’s also said that 100 caps is just a milestone and that he would be available to play for his country as long as he thinks he still has something to offer, and the rest is “obviously up to the manager.”
  The only way to know what Beckham says is to listen to whole interviews, it can be pretty funny (or sad) to see the way snippets are used to make and/or distort stories. Obviously this is true with all quotes in the media, but the British tabs make an unusual amount of money from anything they can make into a headline off Beckham–which seems to be just about anything real of fictitious.
  If you’ve watched his career at any point, its hard to doubt his commitment to any club he plays for and particularly his commitment to his teammates.

  Hi Jen, thanks for keeping us company this weekend!

  Posted from United States

  

• jen |  March 8th, 2008 at 7:18 pm

  
  
  

  I agree, Diane. He has said that he feels he’s got a few more years in him for national play. And he’s got the work ethic and dedication to do it. He would be a great example to the younger English players who are the future of the team. Will Beckham play in 2010? Perhaps not, but he can be a formative influence on the team and players who DO play in 2010.

  Posted from United States

  

Comments are closed