http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/05/25/bc.soc.england.beckham.ap/index.html
The rumor of Beckham being called back to the "Three Lions" is gaining some momentum. England has a friendly against Brazil and then a Euro Qualifier against Estonia. The CNNSI article suggests that Mclaren could recall the Spice Boy for a last hurray with the English national team before he moves to LA (did not realize that moving to the MLS meant you were banished from international duty). It would be especially significant for England's first game back at Wembley facing Brazil (really should be against Germany).
If this is the only reason why Mclaren would make this recall than he is really more idiotic than I gave him credit for. England is in the throws of a difficult qualifying campaign. They have struggled against sides they should beat and have dropped key points all over the place. If Mclaren calls up Beckham just to score some PR points then he should be sacked immediately.
If he calls him up to determine if he can reintegrate the squad and help England get to the Euros than good for him. England has so many issues with their midfield that this might be the move that stabilizes, temporarily, the team. Beckham would force either Lampard or Gerrard to the bench (I would vote for Lampard). But it would give England a little more structure, allow Beck to play one of the wings with Gerrard in the middle of the park. Look for Hargreaves to play defensive midfield. And look to Lennon on the right.
But of course knowing Mclaren he will call up Becks for a "tribe" against Brazil and then watch him ride off to the Galaxy, never to be seen again wearing the "three lions"
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