The English player when he thought this was not convened at the beginning of the encounters clasificatorios for Euro 2008

The English international David Beckham, Los Angeles Galaxy player, has acknowledged that came to believe that his career with the national team "had ended" when there was convened at the beginning of the encounters clasificatorios for Euro 2008.

In statements made to British newspaper The Times, says that the midfielder now appreciates that each party dispute with the combined English "as if it were the last."

The selector that outside of England, Steve McClaren, before the Italian Fabio Capello, decided to dispense with the services of the then captain of the national team in August 2006 although it reconvened the ten months during the failed campaign for the European qualifying.

Since then, former player of Real Madrid and Manchester United, now in ranks of the Los Angeles Galaxy, has learned to enjoy playing matches with England as if it were to be his last call and internationally.

"I did not think he was going to be here. When I called at the beginning of clasificatorios, I thought this was finished, that there was ending my career with England," admitted the player.

As for the captaincy vacant for selection, pending the Italian Fabio Capello decide who will So, "he observed.

Among them, Beckham appointed Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand or John Terry. "Capello knows what it means for a player to be captain of your choice, you're already in Italy, Spain or England," he said. chosen to carry the armband, Beckham said that although never reject be chosen again, England now had many "ringleaders".

"We never reject, I had very lucky to have captained my country on 59 occasions. It's the greatest honor for a player, but now I am one of the largest and most experienced players (team), so that if I offer, never say that although there are not many candidates right now is prepared to

The footballer David Beckham has given his wife, Victoria, a vineyard on his 34 cumpleños. The 'Posh' renowned lover of wine - "Bebo at all hours. I love a drink, laugh with my friends and that sort of thing "- will now be able to drink their own wines thanks to the farm that the English star has purchased, for an amount that exceeds the seven figures in the famous Napa Valley , In California.

Several celebrities from the world of sport or entertainment dedicated today Also in viticulture. Thus, the former French footballer David Ginola, who played in the British team Tottenham and Newcastle in the nineties, achieved a silver medal at the International Wine Challenge in London for its "Cost Brulade rosé."

The South African golfer Ernie Els, who has vineyards in Stellenbosch, the wine-growing region of his native country, in turn won three silver medals for their kind Bordeaux reds.

A red of filmmaker American Francis Ford Coppola, the Diamond Collection Red Label Zinfandel won a mention. Coppola also produces wine varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Carbenet its vineyards in Sonoma County, California.

The singer Cliff Richard also got a mention from the jury by a Portuguese wine, blend of Shiraz, Aragonez, rincadeira and alicante bouschet. The daily "The Independent" had a story starring Richard two years ago when in a blind tasting program before the TV cameras the famous British chef Gordon Ramsay made him try two wines. According to Ramsey, the singer: "fantastic described as the first. And what was the bottle cost 400 pounds (more than 500 euros at current exchange). Then I gave him to prove otherwise, explaining that cost 12.99 pounds". "It malísimo. Sabe vinegar, told me, and I would then spit: But Cliff, this wine is yours. Almost gives an attack," recalls the chef

Beckham returned to training with England. Former Madrid did not hide his happiness at the press conference after training.

It seems that finally will be able to play their match with England 100. Is he happy with this record?

No, it is not playing the game 100 and withdraw from the selection. This is continue to try our best to play for my country. The truth is that I have enjoyed a lot to be back, be with the rest of the team has been great.

Is Reaching the hundred with England was among its main objectives?

No, I never imagined one or two years ago that could reach 95 matches, to start thinking in 100. It is a great honour to it, I hope, playing 100 encounters with England but it is as great an honor to be able to do that France, one of the best teams in the world.

Do you think that Capello give him title to France?

I do not know, we have to wait. Now only entrenarme me in the best possible way.

The legendary Peter Shilton holds the record for games played for the Pross, with 125. Do you think may batirlo?

It is a figure that I would like to achieve. To do so would be to play the World South Africa ... The truth is that I would love to join the team in the next World Cup. But we will see how things are. Nobody knows what awaits us just around the corner.

England failed to qualify for Euro not this summer. Do you see the team able to get into the next World?

Yes. I believe that the combination of players with the selection and the technical staff is correct to successfully face the qualifying round for the World South Africa.

You gave up the captaincy of England after Germany 2006 but Terry, the current captain, recently said that you should wear the armband if France played before ...

I do not know who will take you, we have not spoken. John Terry is the current captain and deserves to be. He is a great captain for England and for Chelsea and will remain so.

The former Real Madrid player practiced with the Gunners, in preparation for the friendly in the selection of England in London face Switzerland in February and for the new season of Major League Soccer, which starts in March dispute .

David Beckham seems determined to take things seriously. For this reason, he began to train as much as the Arsenal , the main rival of the club with which they identified in their country and which make it available to the world, Manchester United .

The flyer wants to stay in shape for the next challenge friendly by selecting English versus Switzerland at Wembley on February 6 , which would enable it to achieve the figure of 100 encounters by the British representative and with a view to the new season for his club in the MLS United States, the Los Angeles Galaxy .

Beckham seeks return to be under the command of technical Italian Fabio Capello , who lead Real Madrid . The Italian coach took office following the departure of Steve McLaren , who was removed from office for failing to achieve the qualifying for the Euro 2008 to fighting in Austria and Switzerland.