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26th March, 2008, 02:05 AM
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England boss Fabio Capello has confirmed David Beckham will win his 100th cap in Wednesday's friendly with France in Paris.
Beckham has been stuck on 99 appearances for his country since the end of last year and speculation about his participation has dogged the build-up to this week's game.
But Italian boss Capello revealed he will certainly feature in some capacity at the Stade de France.
Asked whether Beckham will start the game, Capello told a press conference televised by Sky Sports News: "I've yet to decide, though I have made my decision.
"He will play (some part), I could not possibly make him come from the USA and not play him.
"I know David Beckham and what he can give me and I think he can make the difference in some respects. I know what he can give to a team.
"As for the future, we will have to see. Nobody knows what the future holds."
Capello added: "I think every player would like to reach this target (100 caps) but very few manage it so you have to give David Beckham credit, he has done really well to achieve this."
Returning to the subject of Beckham's 100th cap, Capello left the door open for the midfielder to continue his international career all the way through to the next World Cup in 2010.
"I've managed him previously and he's always been a very good professional," said the former Real Madrid boss.
"Only people who are so professional can last and be at the top for so long.
"The David Beckham I know can certainly last and get to 2010 if he carries on training and working hard."
Squad: James (Portsmouth), Robinson (Tottenham), Green (West Ham); Bridge (Chelsea), A Cole (Chelsea), Johnson (Portsmouth), Terry (Chelsea), Brown (Man Utd), Lescott (Everton), Ferdinand (Man Utd), Woodgate (Tottenham); Barry (Aston Villa), Bentley (Blackburn), J Cole (Chelsea), Lampard (Chelsea), Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Gerrard (Liverpool), Hargreaves (Man Utd), Downing (Middlesbrough); Walcott (Arsenal), Crouch (Liverpool), Rooney (Man Utd), Owen (Newcastle).
England boss Fabio Capello has confirmed David Beckham will win his 100th cap in Wednesday's friendly with France in Paris.
Beckham has been stuck on 99 appearances for his country since the end of last year and speculation about his participation has dogged the build-up to this week's game.
But Italian boss Capello revealed he will certainly feature in some capacity at the Stade de France.
Asked whether Beckham will start the game, Capello told a press conference televised by Sky Sports News: "I've yet to decide, though I have made my decision.
"He will play (some part), I could not possibly make him come from the USA and not play him.
"I know David Beckham and what he can give me and I think he can make the difference in some respects. I know what he can give to a team.
"As for the future, we will have to see. Nobody knows what the future holds."
Capello added: "I think every player would like to reach this target (100 caps) but very few manage it so you have to give David Beckham credit, he has done really well to achieve this."
Returning to the subject of Beckham's 100th cap, Capello left the door open for the midfielder to continue his international career all the way through to the next World Cup in 2010.
"I've managed him previously and he's always been a very good professional," said the former Real Madrid boss.
"Only people who are so professional can last and be at the top for so long.
"The David Beckham I know can certainly last and get to 2010 if he carries on training and working hard."
Squad: James (Portsmouth), Robinson (Tottenham), Green (West Ham); Bridge (Chelsea), A Cole (Chelsea), Johnson (Portsmouth), Terry (Chelsea), Brown (Man Utd), Lescott (Everton), Ferdinand (Man Utd), Woodgate (Tottenham); Barry (Aston Villa), Bentley (Blackburn), J Cole (Chelsea), Lampard (Chelsea), Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Gerrard (Liverpool), Hargreaves (Man Utd), Downing (Middlesbrough); Walcott (Arsenal), Crouch (Liverpool), Rooney (Man Utd), Owen (Newcastle).