England manager Fabio Capello has signalled the end of former captain David Beckham's international career.
Ahead of Wednesday night's 2-1 friendly win over Hungary at Wembley, Capello told ITV Sport the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder was "probably a bit too old" to play for England again.
"Thank you, David," added Capello who used the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player as part of his backroom staff at the recent World Cup in South Africa.
"Thank you, David."
The 35-year-old Beckham, England's most capped outfield player with 115 appearances, and second most capped behind goalkeeper Peter Shilton, made his debut against Moldova in September 1996.
His final international appearance was against Belarus at Wembley last October.
He scored 17 goals for England.
Beckham, who missed the World Cup campaign in South Africa through injury, has not played since rupturing his Achilles tendon while on loan at AC Milan in March.
He has always been adamant he would never quit international football and, shortly before Capello spoke to ITV Sport, Beckham repeated his stance in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
"I've always said I won't retire from playing for my country," said the veteran midfielder.
"If I never get picked again or whether I get picked again for one more game or 10 more games I'll be available."
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"Thank you, David."
The 35-year-old Beckham, England's most capped outfield player with 115 appearances, and second most capped behind goalkeeper Peter Shilton, made his debut against Moldova in September 1996.
His final international appearance was against Belarus at Wembley last October.
He scored 17 goals for England.
Beckham, who missed the World Cup campaign in South Africa through injury, has not played since rupturing his Achilles tendon while on loan at AC Milan in March.
He has always been adamant he would never quit international football and, shortly before Capello spoke to ITV Sport, Beckham repeated his stance in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
"I've always said I won't retire from playing for my country," said the veteran midfielder.
"If I never get picked again or whether I get picked again for one more game or 10 more games I'll be available."
Rightardia was always a big fan of David Beckham. His understated entry into US soccer was terrific. Nobody could bend it like Beckham. Here is a video of David Beckham's greatest goals.
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