Becks confident of long England future

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The 32-year-old LA Galaxy midfielder's days seemed numbered when new manager Fabio Capello excluded him from his first squad against Switzerland last month, but Capello revealed on Wednesday that Beckham is in contention to win his 100th England cap in the friendly against France on March 26..

Beckham, who believes the Paris encounter will not prove to be his last England appearance, said: "I believe I can play for my country for a good few more years yet, that's just me being honest."

He added: "I believe that I can still play at that level. The standard is slightly different in the US but it's not as low as everybody thinks.

"We've got some very good teams and very good players and we play some really good football so we'll just have to wait and see."

Capello had previously told England fans Beckham "will get his 100th cap if he is fit and in form" against France.

And the Galaxy midfielder revealed he never despaired over his international future having been reassured by the Italian he was in his plans to face Raymond Domenech's side.

"He said that once I'm back playing and if I'm fit and I'm playing well enough, then he'll pick me," said Beckham.

"The first game after he took charge I hadn't played any games and he explained that to me. I've played three games so far now and got through them all.

"Fitness-wise I'll be perfect but it's about performing and hopefully I'll do that."