With qualification for the World Cup finals in 2010 now safely assured, the subject that is now on the lips of all England supporters is whether good ol' "Golden Balls" will be delighting us all with his God like presence. The question that needs to be discussed is whether he should go to South Africa?
In 2010 he will be at the ripe age of 35 and there are certain quarters who think his time has passed, his legs are gone, and he will be unable to keep up with the rigorous demands of international football.
We beg to differ! We say that to oust David Beckham because of his age would be discriminatory and unjustified given the players painstaking fitness regime. After all, it is not not as though he is an old age pensioner and can no longer get around the pitch. He is as fit as a fiddle and would walk into most international outfits.
We think his inclusion is vital. His weaponry has never been a stark ability to take on defenders with blinding pace and skill, rather his arsenal has always been the way in which he, like no other player, can deliver THE decisive ball, THE telling pass, THE one that matters. In terms of dead ball deliveries and precision crosses, there is no one better than Becks. Time and time again he has come up with the goods for England and as long as Capello keeps the faith, will continue to do so.
The main problem that Beckham faces stems from Capello's much documented dislike for all things celebrity. The Italian has made it very clear since taking over, that he intends his reign to be markedly different from a certain Mr Eriksson, who rather courted the media attention. But with Beckham on the scene, an escape from the limelight could prove to be a difficult task. Capello's No WAG policy only illustrates his desire to keep his camp a tight and collected one, to ensure the only headlines that are being made, are of a footballing nature.
Then there is the school of thought that there are better options down the wing, which would make England's former captain surplus to requirements. The right of midfield is now home to the likes of Shaun Wright-Phillips, Aaron Lennon and Theo Walcott; but these are all players cast in a similar mould; pacey, skilful, forward thinking players. Beckham is cast in a different mould altogether and, as such, can give the side some much needed variation, especially in situations where the game is tight and requires a certain special something in order to break the dead-lock.
So, Mr Capello if you are reading this, take note. England needs David Beckham as much as David Beckham needs England. His passion, his experience, and his knowledge are crucial to the Three Lions chances in South Africa. So forget the fact that his celebrity makes his name one of the most recognized in the world and embrace the idea that he could be an integral piece to the English jigsaw.
Ernest Legrand is the co-Founder of http://www.ifotbol.com one of the largest soccer website in the world. You can read more of these points of view at http://www.ifotbol.com
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