Skybet are currently offering 7/2 on David Beckham getting 109 caps or more. Given Fabio’s over-the-top praise of Mr B, and the fact that qualification is a few short months away (it begins on September 6 in Andorra), it seems likely that he will feature in the tournament build up. Assuming he plays against the USA in May and Germany in November, he would need only to play in seven of the ten qualifiers to make the bet good.
But in June 2010, however, Beckham will be 35 and a veteran of a slow-paced, lesser quality league. Meanwhile, spritely players like David Bentley will be champing at the bit to get into the side.
Debate surrounding his role in the side has been heavily publicised, but would you actually like to see Becks in South Africa? Votes, sentimentality and comments below, please folks.
England star enters the record books 15 caps short
In a departure from the royal blue caps given to every England international since 1872, David Beckham earned a personalised golden version to commemorate his 100th game in an England shirt. But did you know that Becks will actually be clearing the 85th space in his vast awards cabinet when he formally receives the fancy bonnet at Wembley on May 28, just before the friendly with the USA?
Mr B has legitimately participated in 100 England games, however players are awarded just one cap for each
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