Beckham ruptures achilles tendon (out of world cup)

[BIG H]

Not that i think he would of made the 24 man squad anyway

BBC Sport - Football - David Beckham set to miss World Cup with injury


Shame really, would be quite surprised if he doesnt announce his retirement from profesional football within the next few months

I feel really sorry for the guy! He was desperate to make the squad and was prepared to fly back and forward from L.A just to play in meaningless friendlies to boost his chances. He has worked so hard to stay in shape/form to be considered, it's a cruel blow for the guy

I would've taken him all day long, nobody in the world delivers a ball better than he does even now and that would be a great ption to have on the bench. I know we have a tonne of right sided midfielders, but I'm not sold on any of them

Wright-Philips - Not good enogh at highest level
Walcott - Not strong enough/ to injury prone/ to inconsistent
Lennon - Still doesn't have the final ball( even if he has improved that side of his game) A great option to bring on after an hour imo

Personally, I'd play Milner there, the guy is quality!!

completely agree with that H, youve redeemed yourself in my eyes from last weeks jab at my hammers

Many a footballer would of winced out the moment they got a contract to play on another continent and declared themselves unavailable for international selection. He wasnt even getting a game yet was still flying thousands of miles to sit on a bench in andorra/kazhakstan etc

David Beckham could sure as hell teach the likes of carragher, scholes, shearer a thing or two about commitment and for that alone will always have a place in england fans hearts

Wset Ham are still poo poo though