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David 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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David Beckham trains with Arsenal

January 8th 2008 05:45

LA Galaxy midfielder and global footballing icon, David Beckham, recently took part in his first training session with English giants Arsenal after accepting an offer from Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to train with the London club during the MLS off-season.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player is working with the Premier League leaders in a bid to reach peak physical condition before the start of MLS pre-season and more importantly, to win his 100th cap in England's friendly against Switzerland on 6 February.

A delighted Fabregas is joined by Becks in training

Arsenal's training ground is based conveniently in Colney, just minutes from Beckham's Hertfordshire mansion.

It has been reported that Beckham will mainly train with Arsenal's reserves and will only join up with the first team occasionally when they are short of players.

Judging by how delighted Arsenal's midfield sensation Cesc Fabregas looks in some of these snaps, it appears Becks has settled in well with the lads.