Friday, August 11, 2006

Beckham crossroads after England axe

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Real Madrid star David Beckham's England career could be over after he was axed for next week's friendly against Greece by new boss Steve McClaren.

The Sun says Beckham resigned as captain after the nation's World Cup flop.
And now he is out of the squad altogether for next Wednesday's friendly with Greece.
Becks had ankle and knee strains after the tournament in Germany but has been training again for more than a week. He played for Real Madrid in a friendly against DC United in Seattle on Wednesday but clearly has a fight ahead for his international future.
Losing his England place is likely to hit Beckham hard in terms of his future football prospects, as well as his financial pulling power.