The nationality of England’s next boss should not be an issue, according to captain David Beckham, as long as the Football Association get the best man for the job.

Real Madrid midfielder Beckham has vowed to play on at international level beyond this summer’s World Cup, which will mark the end of Swede Sven-Goran Eriksson’s spell as national coach.

The 30-year-old has expressed his desire to reach 100 caps, chase down Peter Shilton’s record of 125, and play in the 2010 World Cup, although he admits it is unlikely he will still be pulling on an England shirt by then.

"It doesn't bother me whatsoever what nationality the next manager is, we just need the best man for the job. If it's a foreign manager so be it and if it's an Englishman a lot of people will be very happy about that," Beckham told The Sun.

"I’m not going to name any names. There’s some good English and foreign managers out there.

"I wouldn’t expect to be asked for my opinion on who the manager should be. Who comes in is nothing to do with me — it’s up to the FA. I’m there to play football and I don’t want to get into any politics about picking managers.

"But whatever happens I want to show the new man I’m worth my place. I want to keep playing for England and get as many caps as possible.

"If I’m involved in the Euro 2008 qualifiers I will go over the 100-caps mark which will be nice. I’m not counting it down but it is a goal I want to reach. But more importantly, I want to win a major trophy for my country.

"I’m not sure I will ever get to Peter Shilton’s record of 125 but you never know. I would love to go on to the 2010 World Cup but I don’t think that will happen because I will be 35 by then."