Steve McClaren is set to name his squad this Saturday and there is increasing pressure from the media, players and the public for him to include David Beckham in his squad.
Whether you love or hate David Beckham the icon if you have any footballing knowledge at all you have to admit that Beckham the footballer has great ability and is currently on form.
Beckham's inclusion in the England squad for the Brazil friendly will be one of the hottest topics being discussed in footballing, and wider, circles over the next few days. There are some who
do not believe that Beckham should be recalled but maybe Beckham stole a pie from you once and you still hold a grudge. Footballing banter aside, the overwhelming opinion amongst the media, players and general public is that
Beckham's inclusion in the England squad would be fully justified .
The facts are:
- Beckham is probably the best crosser of the ball in the world.
- Beckham is one of the best freekick-takers on the planet.
- Beckham has occassionally under performed for England in the past but it is up the the McClaren to get the best out of every player. Maybe he is not capable?
- Steve McClaren dropped Beckham as a scapegoat to take blame for the failings under Sven
- McClaren is more to blame than Beckham for the previous era’s failings as he was assistant coach/manager.
- Beckham is still a great passer of the ball.
- Beckham would not demand a first team place and would be happy to fight for his place as he has done at Real.
- McClaren will need to admit his mistake in dropping Beckham as Capello (a far better manager than McClaren) has done .
- Beckham will still be available for England after his move to L.A Galaxy . Beckham is currently back and forward to the U.S.A whilst playing in Europe.
- Beckham will bring a media circus to each game and the manager will have to handle this. Capello can handle the pressure but it appears the McClaren cannot.
- Beckham is on form.
The unfortunate truth is that the question is no longer:
“Does Beckham deserve a place in the England squad?”The question now is:
“Will McClaren swallow his pride, recall David Beckham and in doing so pick the best possible England squad and serve his country as he was employed to do?”
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