Beckham believes his American dream will not hamper his hopes for England

Beckham is currently fresh and firing on cylinders at the beginning of the domestic campaign in the United States and he skippered England in Sunday's friendly international against Trinidad and Tobago.  

It may prove more challenging and demanding when the 33-year-old has to make constant long-haul fights to be part of Fabio Capello's plans for the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign which starts in September.  

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Captain fantastic: Beckham skippered his country against Trinidad & Tobago

But Los Angeles Galaxy star Beckham is adamant the standard in America is higher than many people imagine and he will do everything possible to continue playing for his country.  

Beckham said: "The standard in the USA is higher than anyone thinks and expects. America is a great place to play and the standard is improving all the time. People say 'can you play at this level or that level' but it doesn't change me as a player.  

"I'm always going to be the same player - whether I'm playing in Spain, England or the USA. That won't affect my game.  

"I can switch from playing in the USA at the weekend to then playing on a Wednesday against one of the best teams in the world and the best players in the world.  

"I'll always be the same player that, if given two or three yards, I can cross a ball into the danger area.  

"People have said I've lost my pace but I've never had a major amount of pace anyway. I have never really been someone who has gone past players.  

"Fitness-wise, I feel I can carry on for a few years. If I felt I couldn't carry on, maybe I'd turn around and retire from international football but that is not the case.  

Dream team: Beckham with England coach Capello

"Of course, things can change. At the moment I am taking each game as it comes. Who knows what is around the corner? You can have extreme highs and lows.  

"I've had those in the last couple of years but I wouldn't be putting myself forward if I couldn't physically do it still. I still feel I can perform at the highest level and it is exciting to play again under Fabio Capello who is a great manager. 

"I want to be part of the squad for the 2010 World Cup if at all possible. The manager has already said if I stay fit and I am performing, then I've got a chance to be in the squad."  

Beckham is currently back in the starting line-up after a year in the wilderness under Steve McClaren and even skippered the side again on Sunday.  

But he knows situations can quickly alter in football and would be prepared to travel halfway around the world even for a squad spot.  

Beckham said: "There are a lot of young players coming through, good players, and you have to accept sometimes that you're not going to start.  

"But you'll accept anything if you're still part of the squad. I'm a very passionate person about playing for my country and I want that to continue as long as possible. 

"I want that to continue whether I'm a squad player, a sub or a player who comes on and takes a free-kick. If I can play at the highest level, I want to be a part of that still."