I must admit I didnt think he'd do it.
Beckham is still in the best 22 English players but if he wants to build for the future thats fair enough - If he can get back to his form of a couple of years ago I'd bring him back.
I agree Beckham is still in the best 22 in England however it's not very likely Beckham will still be around in 2 years so why bother asking him to help qualify?
Good choice by McLaren IMO. Get a squad together that is likely to feature at the championships itself.
Beckham's game has never been about pace, which is the one skill that seems to fall as players enter the 30's. A certain Teddy Sherringham went on well into the 30's at international level. IMO Beckham may well still be in the top english 22 at the next world cup (he'll have just turned 34 i think) but I suppose if he goes with Gerrard as first choice and Lennon/Pennant as cover for the right side it will make more sense.
I have never been a big Beckham fan, but he did carry that England team not so long back and should have been dropped with a bit more dignity IMO.
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