David Beckham: I Will Play Anywhere England Manager Fabio Capello Wants
The LA Galaxy midfielder is content with his Three Lions role...
David Beckham has maintained that he is happy to fulfil any role that England coach Fabio Capello asks of him, underlining that he will be happy as long as he is on the plane to South Africa.
“The manager has always said I offer many different things. He will always pick a team and players who will win games or competitions,” Beckham said, according to The Daily Mirror.
“I’m happy to be in the squad. That’s my position even if it means just playing the last 20 minutes, so I’m happy to be involved in this squad with these players, this qualifying campaign.”
The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder spoke highly of the players competing for his spot, but firmly emphasised that he had a lot to offer with his experience.
He continued: “I’ll always speak highly of the young players we’ve got coming through, whether in my position or not.
“They’re all very good players. Theo [Walcott] has done remarkably well for Arsenal, but has been unlucky with injuries. Same with Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aaron [Lennon]. They’ve got pace that I never had, personally. And they’re all different types of players."
The England midfielder concedes that he will not start many matches under Capello; however, he is more than happy to make an impact as a substitute towards the end of matches.
“But of course I have that experience at the end of matches. That’s what the majority of substitutions are for, whether the players are 25 or 35, like myself,” he said.
“If I can come on with the experience I have and help the team, I will.
“It’s a new position for me to be in, as a more senior player.
“But I have the experience of what I’ve done through my career, playing for England and in some big competitions and for some of the biggest clubs.
“If that brings something to this squad and to the young players, that’s great.
“Without a doubt, it’s still a big challenge for me to get into the squad. The players have all realised that nothing’s certain now, that every player has to work hard to get the manager’s attention.
“If you’re playing well, you’ve got a chance. If you’re not performing, you haven’t got a chance.
“But if I got in ahead of anybody else, I wouldn’t have any reason to feel guilty. The manager will pick a squad he thinks he needs for games. If I’m in it, then great. If I’m not, it’s good for the other players.”Philip Wen, Goal.com
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