Sky’s Sunday Supplement: Should Becks have an international future?
Sunday, October 19th, 2008
Can anyone break into the top four? The panel struggled to believe it’s possible in the current footballing climate, arguing that the gulf in class is too big, touching on Villa’s defeat at Stamford Bridge a few weeks back coupled with both Arsenal and Liverpool coming from behind on Saturday to pick up vital wins.
David Beckham’s international future was the second topic up for discussion. John Dillon from the Daily Express was unconcerned by the whole issue, opting to focus on the fact that Fabio Capello has proven himself to be above Beckhamania by announcing Goldenballs will be dropped for the friendly in Spain. Ian Ridley (Mail on Sunday) was quick to credit Beckham for his commitment to England.
Lastly, the talking heads chewed over the trouble at Fratton Park on Saturday in which a supporter threw a coin at the linesman. Paul Hayward (Daily Mail) supports Harry Redknapp’s charge to try and reform football, denouncing “tribalism” on the terraces. John Dillon believes that fans define themselves by who they hate, just as much as who they love.
2 Responses to “Sky’s Sunday Supplement: Should Becks have an international future?”
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October 19th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
I personally think that David Beckham is the one who can be the super sub!! His influence in any game is vital. Beckham can be used as a boost when the England Team is struggling.
I think that if we did no have Beckham we might not have the depth and experience in the squad.
October 20th, 2008 at 3:36 am
Beckham’s clearly in the squad for publicity reasons (WC 2014). Personally, I’d rather see youth being given a chance later in games rather than a player well past his peak who’s playing against considerably weaker opposition every week. I would give the likes of Wright-Phillips (I’m biased, I recognize) or Ashley Young a chance to build their international experience. Even as a City fan, I appreciate what Beckham has done for England, but surely it’s time he stepped aside for someone else.