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Craig HillDavid Beckham recalled to England squad
March 21st 2008 04:45
Becks in a recent match for the Galaxy
Former England captain David Beckham has been recalled to the England squad to play France next week. This is first call up since new manager Fabio Capello took over the reigns of the England national team from the sacked Steve McLaren.
The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder has been included in the provisional 30-man squad named by the coach which will then be reduced to a final group of 23 players on Saturday night.
Beckham, who is currently on 99 caps, was omitted from Capello's first squad in February's 2-1 friendly win over Switzerland due to the US off-season which meant the former Real Madrid midfielder was lacking match fitness despite being invited to train with the Gunners by boss Arsene Wenger.
With the MLS now back in pre-season, Becks has had a handful of 90 minute games for his club on their South Asia tour including a friendly against fellow MLS side Dallas where he was watched by assistant coach Franco Baldini. Staying true to his word that the midfield star would earn a recall when playing well and match fit, Capello recalled the man nicknamed 'Goldenballs' for the international friendly against France.
The star player will now have the chance of winning his 100th cap for his country - an achievement the player has longed for and probably would have surpassed by now had it not been for injuries and former manager Steve McLaren's decision to banish him into the wilderness.
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