Becks is Back (again)

Unoriginal subject matter I know, but I just want to give my full support to the recall of David Beckham, and his chance of earning his 100th England cap against France next week.

“Commitment, passion, and the best right foot ever to grace the English game” was the summation of one Sky Sports News viewer, and for all the criticism thrown at Beckham for his stateside semi-retirement, he warrants his place in the squad without the novelty of 100 caps looming.

He is the most experienced international we have, and therefore a highly valuable member of the squad. He has a level head and knows more than anyone the importance and pride in pulling on an England shirt. Who better to help blood new players like Walcott and Wheater into the international set-up than a man who has captained his country in two international tournaments?

Regardless of the captaincy, he still has the ability. Some will argue his fitness has dwindled, he’s lost pace. When did he ever have pace? Taking people on has never been his forté, what has been is an immaculate delivery of the ball that every England right midfielder tried since has lacked. David Bentley showed immense potential last month, and is perhaps the long term solution, but for now, move aside, and let Beckham reclaim a place he deserves far more than a lot of the team.