Becks to basics

David Beckham. Not the ideal way to start a blog entry, but it seems like everyone else is talking about him, so I might as well have a go at it too. Of course, the media are always interested in him, no matter what he’s been doing (or not doing, as the case may be). However, this week there’s been a good reason for it.

Yes, he’s back in the England squad. As many a football fan predicted, Steve McClaren is quickly proving his inability to manage at the highest level, and is desperately trying to save his own skin by bringing in an experienced, talismanic player.

That’s not to say that Beckham doesn’t deserve the recall. Although I can understand McClaren’s desire to start afresh, and I applaud his courage in dropping such a popular player, I think it was wrong to leave Beckham out altogether. Putting him on the bench for a few games might have been a better strategy.

Regardless, his recent form is what’s got him back in the squad, and hopefully his presence will benefit England’s chances of qualifying for Euro 2008. However, even if England do qualify, it seems unthinkable that Beckham will play in the tournament, considering he’ll be an LA Galaxy player by then. No disrespect to Major League Soccer, but he’d have more chance of being picked if he was playing on the moon (okay, maybe a little disrespect).

Then again, this is David Beckham, so anything could happen.

Posted 06/01/07 by Anthony | Filed under: Soccer

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That was a spectacular cross to set up Terry's goal. Becks looked really good.

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