Nationwide Building Society: Beckham Could Still Play England Internationals

Fabio Capello Has Told David Beckham His International Career Can
Extend into His Mid-Thirties If He Maintains His Form for England
During the World Cup Qualifiers
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
Former England international, Sir Trevor Brooking, has said that
he sees no reason why Fabio Capello will not consider playing David
Beckham during the coming World Cup qualifiers.

Brooking, speaking at an event organised by England Team Sponsors
Nationwide Building Society said: "He will not be looking at your
birth certificate or where you are playing - he will look at what you
are delivering for him. That is all any manager can do."

Now in his 30's, David Beckham looked to have brought the curtain
down on his international career following his lucrative move to
America to play Major League Soccer with LA Galaxy.

But Beckham has showed he still has the appetite to compete at the
highest level and has impressed Capello with his attitude both on and
off the pitch.

Sir Trevor also played for England well into his thirties and
believes Capello will keep picking Beckham if he maintains his current
form.

Nationwide Building Society currently sponsor all of the UK's
international soccer teams.

Nationwide offer their international football tickets, VIP
opportunities, mascots, signed shirts and training sessions back to
their customers through the Sponsored by You campaign. Football fans
can also play the Nationwide Home Nations Penalty Shoot Out game for a
chance to take a penalty at Wembley Stadium during the next England
home International.

Nationwide Building Society is the UK's biggest building society.
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Nationwide Building Society
Neil Gatherum, 44-1793-654852
neil.gatherum@nationwide.co.uk

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