Los Angeles Galaxy manager, ex Padova and USA soccer international centre back Alexi Lalas is not too keen on David Beckham ambitions about playing any football for the England national team again, especially not in friendly matches.
Of course, Lalas has the job of recouping the 1/4 of a billion dollar investment in Beckham. Beckham travelling across the pond, via an 11 hour flight, 8 times a year or so, is not in the best interest of LA Galaxy whatsoever.
However, David Beckham has said before he wants to play for England in the 3 Lions shirt again, and is available for selection if Steve McLaren has a change of heart, however unlikely that may be.
Beckham is 6 games away from the 100 cap milestone. Becks best chance of playing for England again though, is if
The FA are swayed by the groundswell of anti-McClaren feeling amongst many England fans and the English press, and replace the current under fire England manager with a manager more open to Beckham's claims for an England midfield berth. It is not impossible, Beckham's free kicks from dead ball situations are a real weapon at any level of football.
Lalas On Beckham Playing Football For England Again
"I recognise there are challenges and there is a lot of travel involved, so the games would have to be meaningful. I have talked to David and playing for England is something he holds dear.
"I don't want to be in the way of him wanting to continue, but if it's something he feels is appropriate I will drive him to LAX myself. It will be a great statement for him and our club."
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Posted at 12:14 AM, Saturday, April 14, 2007