Becks 'a Little Too Old'?

I hope David will be OK to come and play his last game at Wembley in the next friendly game to come and wave bye-bye to the crowd - Fabio Capello

England has decided to bid farewell to its super-servant David Beckham. A veteran of three World Cups for England and remarkable stints with Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and LA Galaxy - David will surely be missed who just loves the game. Such is his passion in the white shirt that Beckham never complained being amongst the substitutes under Capello. He missed out on a fourth World Cup after injuring himself in March.

I've always said I won't retire from playing for my country. If I never get picked again or whether I get picked again for one more game or 10 more games I'll be available, said a modest David Beckham before the 'probably a bit too old' news.

David made his national debut during a World Cup qualifying match against Moldova in 1996 and since then has been the mainstay to England's plans. With 115 caps, the Englishman is the second most capped player in the nation's history behind Peter Shilton. Famous for his signature free-kicks, Beckham may not be the greatest player England has produced but surely one of the better ones in average time.

At 35 years, David may not be counted among football's elite but he certainly looked determined to push that body in England's service which he lives for and loves.

I'm sure that if he hears that news, it'll drive him on and he'll try to prove people wrong and try to get back in the set-up because I know he loves playing for England. He's had some fantastic performances, some fantastic goals, and memories. He was a fantastic captain. I've learned a lot from David and it's been a pleasure to play alongside him, said England captain Steven Gerrard.

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After their disastrous World Cup campaign, this Beckham news should not cause any kind of redundant hullabaloo. But Capello's management could have done it in a better way - at least informed him before making such announcement. The soccer stud has given enough memories to England fans to have earned that.