David Beckham is a name synonymous to Football since the mid 1990s as he rose to fame while playing for Manchester United. Despite leaving England in 2003, Beckham continue to have influence in the football community in England. Beckham has always expressed his desire to play for England and has worked hard to prove himself fit and viable for competitive football on the international stage. Beckham came close to playing for England at the recent World Cup 2010 but his plans were thwarted by an unexpected injury to his ankle.
Capello offered Beckham a farewell game as he probably wanted to subtly let Beckham know that he will no longer be considering him for the England squad. However, Capello seems have taken a U-turn on this decision as he eat his words and is now again saying that there might be value in older players and will still continue to consider Beckham for the squad as long as he plays regularly.
We can only begin to wonder what is the reason behind such a reverse in decision and words. Is Beckham too influential in England and the Football community? Maybe the retirement of some key players in the England squad has forced Capello to seek other options. Worst of all, Capello's decision to focus on the youth may simply be not feasible as we don't see many promising and capable youths coming up the ranks in England.
Well, we may once again see Beckham curl a ball for England come 2012.
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