Beckham masterclass - but McClaren gives him no future guarantees

Beckham put England back on course to qualify for Euro 2008 by setting up two of the goals which leave them three points behind joint Group E leaders Israel and Croatia.

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Joe Cole scored the first after 37 minutes with an exquisite half-volley but the former captain took centre stage after the break when he crossed for Peter Crouch and Michael Owen to convert.

Beckham, who earned his 96th cap, said: "I will definitely be at Euro 2008. I believe I can play for many, many years. I am proud to play for my country.

"I've already said that LA Galaxy will do everything possible to keep me playing for my country and I suppose you could say that in my two games back we're unbeaten. It's been nice to get back with the lads — there's a great atmosphere in the team. We scored some good goals tonight and played some good football.

"I'd love to be in the next squad and Steve has made that clear: if I'm performing and playing like I've been playing recently I'll be in the squad.

"Of course there's always pressure about staying in the team. But am I on trial? I'm not sure about that."

The victory saved McClaren's job after a disastrous start to their campaign and though he praised Beckham's performance, he is clearly worried about the impact of the move to Los Angeles in the summer.

McClaren said: "Beckham was immense and he has set up three of the four goals we have scored since he returned. That is why he is in the team and that is what we want — David Beckham the player. When he plays like that, he's a very, very good player.

"LA is not for tonight and we will cross that bridge when it comes to it. There's a long time between now and August, so let's enjoy this performance. He is invaluable for us when he plays like that."

Real Madrid midfielder Beckham injured his left ankle in the first half but refused to come off until England had secured the points in what was possibly the best performance of McClaren's turbulent reign.

A yellow card will deprive England of Crouch for the visit of Israel in September but last night's win was a considerable improvement on the stuttering games in Israel and Andorra in the spring.

McClaren added: "This was a really professional performance. Qualification is back in our own hands. It was always going to be a difficult game but we had a sense of purpose. We really won the game in the first 20-25 minutes.

"Estonia are a well organised side but they didn't really create any problems for us. We created chances and it was only a matter of time before we scored.

"The result has really opened up the group. Four of our last five games are at home and I'm sure Wembley is going to be a really good home for us. I'm really pleased with the performance, but it was coming after our preparation against Albania and Brazil.

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"I cannot say that we have turned the corner yet. We still have a lot to prove but there's a great feeling among the players and that stems from the win in Andorra. It wasn't just about Beckham, though. I'm pleased with Owen, Crouch and Ledley King."

Cole admitted his opening goal could have ended up in the stands. He said: When the ball came across I knew I only had a maximum of two touches and sometimes when you turn like that they can easily end up in the top tier. So it was a relief when it went in.

"I've only been back playing for two months. But the manager has always kept in touch and it was good to come here and score a goal which will hopefully help us qualify."

Cole also praised Beckham's contribution, saying: "Becks was brilliant against Brazil and again tonight. You know what you're getting with him. The delivery is always spot on and you just have to make the runs."

Estonia's colourful coach Jelle Goes, whose side have lost all seven qualifiers and have yet to score, announced that he will quit when his contract expires in November.