Beckham set for England farewell

MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Ryan Giggs believes David Beckham will be disappointed at being told his international career is over — but that his former team-mate’s main focus will be on getting back to full fitness with Los Angeles Galaxy.

England coach Fabio Capello said prior to Wednesday’s friendly win over Hungary that the former skipper was “too old” for the international game, as the Italian looks to rebuild following a disastrous World Cup. Capello has since said he will pick Beckham for one more home friendly in order for fans to say their goodbyes to the 115-cap midfielder.

Beckham returned to full training with the Galaxy yesterday as he steps up his recovery from the achilles tendon injury that saw him miss the World Cup and Giggs, who played alongside Beckham for United between 1993 and 2003, feels completing his rehabilitation will be the 35-year-old’s main goal. “I think Becks’ main aim is to get fit as he has been out for a few months,” said Giggs.