100 Caps For Beckham: The Public, The Manager, The Conclusion…

100 Caps For Beckham: The Public, The Manager, The Conclusion…
Written by Ritchie Slack

The new era for the present disillusioned England side began with a narrowing win against a less than par Switzerland side. Capello, however did deliver something England fans would have thrived to see, a win.  However enlivening the appointment of Fabio Capello is, one man stands at the pinnacle of focus, that man is David Beckham.
The former England captain has, and forever will be at the centre of attention as long as his international career continues. The name solely in itself polarises opinion. Often seen as black and white, the saga of David Beckham’s career is undeniably a contrast of peoples views and credence.
When discussing the illustrious career of David Beckham many things are considered; whether it be the inspirational performance against Greece, which propelled England to the World Cup Finals in 2002, or the passion, commitment, and class David Beckham shows on and off the pitch. Yet Capello’s main line of reason is that of reality: if he is the best man for the job, the job is his
Capello has already shown that he has the authority to drop Beckham’s legacy like a bad habit after excluding him from his former Real Madrid, and England side. Yet Capello also showed great courage and valour in recalling Beckham in desperate needs, eventually resulting in him playing an integral part of delivering the La Liga title to Capello.
The public’s rally to support Beckham during the era of McClaren, who shunned Beckham out of his squad, should be noted in high value, and something for Capello to consider. As seen in the opening half of the Italian’s career, fans could be heard roaring ‘There’s only one David Beckham’ as David Bentley’s crossing and free-kick taking was not up to the Beckham standard. Like McClaren, Capello may fear the public‘s voice. Although never bitter, Beckham once again will strive to prove his enormity, and possibly like in the reign of McClaren he will light the stage of world football once more.
At 32, many feel Beckham lacks the pace and flair of Shaun Wright-Phillips or David Bentley, and label him as a mere shadow of his former fitness. Yet if we had 11 David Beckham’s you know that we would have 11 men who would play with more burning desire than the nation fielded against Croatia and Switzerland. Beckham will play with fire in his body; with flames exhilarating his passion and desire. Give me 100 reasons for David Beckham to feature in the England squad, but show me the focal point of the true sentiment within his character, and you will find the underlining reason for his inclusion is his personality. The passion that drives him to be everything he is, is the truth behind the lie. As stated previously many England fans see Beckham in black or white, either he is the England saviour, or just a man living on a legacy.
For Capello, the task he must now focus on, is the prodigal myth of David Beckham and the 100th cap. But, just like in Madrid, and last week at Wembley, he has the choice to include him, and grant him an honour of further recognition and prestige, or prove that a legacy is only as good as its narrative. Either way it shall end in tears: as such things always do.