Van Nistelrooy backs Becks recall

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Beckham, who has not played for his country since last summer's World Cup, was named in Steve McClaren's England squad on Saturday for next month's international friendly against Brazil and the Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia.

"It is well deserved for him to be back in the England squad. I think he's at the top of his game and maybe as good as he has ever been," said the Dutchman, who also played alongside Beckham at Manchester United

"He has shown character, kept going and never lost the desire to play for England.

"He keeps working hard in training and with his qualities he always come back, and he has done it again."

Van Nistelrooy was speaking after Real Madrid's 3-1 home win over Deportivo La Coruna at the Bernabeu.

That victory helped keep Madrid at the top of the Primera Liga table and they will be crowned Spanish champions for the first time since 2003 if they win their final two games.