Beckham acknowledges lack of fitness for 100th international appearance (AP)

 
David Beckham acknowledged he isn't in good enough shape to make his 100th international appearance for England. "I would love to reach the hundred caps, but I have to be physically ready to be part of the team," Beckham told a packed news conference in Seoul on Wednesday. Beckham arrived Tuesday with the Los Angeles Galaxy. [link]

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