Beckham still has England aspirations

Beckham has not ruled out a return (GETTY)

David Beckham said yesterday that he has not given up on playing for England, despite the fact that Fabio Capello appears to have given up on him. The former England captain said that while he was primarily focused on getting fit, his longer-term aim was to represent his country again.

"He [Capello] has made me aware all the way through being manager that if you're performing and you're playing well then you have a chance of being in the squad," Beckham said. "The thing about my situation now is just getting back on the field and getting back fit, then what happens after that we'll see."