Soccer:Fabio Capello tonight called time on David Beckham's international career. The 35-year-old missed the World Cup through injury but ended up being part of the back-up team in South Africa because of the influence he has over the current group of players.
However, even when he recovers from his Achilles injury, it seems Beckham will not be required for the attempt to reach Euro 2012.
“I say thank you very much for helping me at the World Cup but probably he is a little bit too old,” Capello said ahead of tonight’s friendly with Hungary at Wembley.
It seems a low-key end to such a high-profile career, although the manner of the announcement is in keeping with Capello’s straightforward management style. Beckham is now likely to end his international career with 115 caps, the most number for any outfield player but 10 short of Peter Shilton’s overall English record.