Becks still ready for England

LONDON – Former captain David Beckham has not given up hope of resuming his England career despite agreeing to leave Real Madrid for Los Angeles Galaxy.

“I don’t believe it is the end of my international career because I have always said, and I will always say, that while I am still playing football I will be available to play for my country,” Beckham told Sunday’s News of the World. The 31-year-old midfielder is due to begin his new career in Major League Soccer in August after agreeing a five-year contract with the Galaxy worth $1 million a week, the biggest deal in world sport.Beckham was dropped by England after the 2006 World Cup in Germany but still hopes to add more caps to his haul of 94.”Of course, I am (still) going to be available and if I get the call, then amazing,” said the former Manchester United player.”If I don’t, then I’ve had an amazing career for my country anyway.”Nampa-ReutersThe 31-year-old midfielder is due to begin his new career in Major League Soccer in August after agreeing a five-year contract with the Galaxy worth $1 million a week, the biggest deal in world sport.Beckham was dropped by England after the 2006 World Cup in Germany but still hopes to add more caps to his haul of 94.”Of course, I am (still) going to be available and if I get the call, then amazing,” said the former Manchester United player.”If I don’t, then I’ve had an amazing career for my country anyway.”Nampa-Reuters