What the back pages of the papers say - March 25

Andrew Strauss failed in his bid to score his first Test double century last night as England set New Zealand a monumental 553 to win the third Test here and take the series.

• Read PAUL NEWMAN'S close of play report here

Also: England goalkeeper David James admits players have a responsibility to act as proper role models to try to help shape the next generation.

• Read SPORTSMAIL'S special report here

THE SUN

David Beckham feared Steve McClaren had wrecked his dream of getting 100 caps. Becks is set to notch his century against France in Paris tomorrow. But when the former Three Lions skipper was axed from McClaren's first squad in August 2006, he has admitted that he felt his international career was over for good.

• Beckham won't stop until the reaches legend Moore's landmark

Also: Javier Mascherano has ignored the furious outcry over his senseless red card against Manchester United by insisting he did nothing wrong

• Moaning Masch - read JOHN EDWARDS' report here

Alex Ferguson reckons Manchester United will win the title at Chelsea on April 26.

THE GUARDIAN

Javier Mascherano continued to plead innocence yesterday over his controversial dismissal against Manchester United as the Football Association prepared to charge the Liverpool midfielder for his show of dissent at Old Trafford.

Also: The 13-year-old diver Tom Daley became European Champion after winning the platform title in Eindhoven.

DAILY STAR

David Beckham insists his passion and self-belief have put him on the verge of his 100th England cap - despite admitting that he thought it was all over. The 32-year-old midfielder will become only the fifth player ever to wear an England shirt 100 times when he faces France in Paris tomorrow.

Also: Javier Mascherano yesterday refused to say sorry for his behaviour at Old Trafford...John Terry will regain the England captaincy for tomorrow's game against France.

DAILY MIRROR

David Beckham will earn his 100th cap for England tomorrow admitting he thought his international career had been ended by former boss Steve McClaren.

Also: Javier Mascherano is facing a £100,000 fine despite insisting he still has no idea why he was dismissed at Old Trafford.

DAILY EXPRESS

David Beckham has told England manager Fabio Capello he is happy to prolong his international career by becoming the team's new super-sub.

Also: John Tery is set to be handed the England captaincy against France tomorrow night.

THE INDEPENDENT

The long pursuit of Liverpool by Dubai International Capital is set to end in the next "three or four weeks" with the investment group taking full control of the Premier League club, according to a source close to the proposed deal. DIC is understood to be confident that it will finally buy the club for £400million - and is looking to involve a "third-party" investor, who would take a minority stake, as part of its business plan.

THE TIMES

David Beckham declared yesterday that he expects to remain an integral part of the England squad beyond winning his 100th cap against France tomorrow, but he does not consider himself as a contender for the captaincy either in Paris or in the longer term as he looks instead to forge a role as the voice of experience in Fabio Capello's squad.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

David Beckham will not be allowed to celebrate his 100th cap with the captain's armband - as all four of England's previous centurions were. John Terry will lead England out against France tomorrow, having been given a first chance to impress upon Fabio Capello that he is leadership material.