Sven-Goran Eriksson calls for David Beckham to be granted his century

Beckham aims to join '100 club' in Capello's opener

MVNsoccer posted 1/7/2008 from www.soccerway.com

January 7 --- LONDON (AFP) - David Beckham intends to be fit for next month's friendly international against Switzerland at Wembley and win his 100th cap in what will be Italian Fabio Capello's first match as England manager. --- The former Manchester United midfielder has this week been training with Arsenal during the MLS off-season in a bid to make sure he regains full fitness...

ESPNsoccernet - England - Beckham welcomes new Capello 'fear factor'

The Beautiful Game found this 1/7/2008 on soccernet.espn.go.com

David Beckham expects Fabio Capello to bring an 'aura' and a 'fear factor' with him to the England job - and is in no doubt the players will 'enjoy' playing for their new manager. Former England captain Beckham likens the style of his old Real Madrid ...

Beckham’s biggest fan wants him to get his 100th cap

World Cup Soccer - South Africa 2010 found this 1/7/2008 on www.caughtoffside.com

Sven-Goran Eriksson, possibly David Beckham’s biggest fan, thinks he fully deserves to be called up for what will be his 100th cap in the friendly against Switzerland next month. The Times journo Matt Dickinson writes: “Sven-Göran ...

BBC SPORT | Football | Blatter shock at Capello choice

CaughtOffside.com found this 1/7/2008 on news.bbc.co.uk

The president of world football's governing body has voiced his surprise that England have named another foreign coach to manage the national side. On the day Fabio Capello officially starts work, Fifa boss Sepp Blatter said England had "broken a ...

Beckham Honored with Award and Platform for National Campaign | Corner Kick | FanBoom Sports Blog Network

7and23 posted 1/7/2008 from soccer.fanboom.com

David Beckham was honored with an award dinner on January 5th, at which supporters including Sven Goran Eriksson called on Fabio Capello to give him his 100th cap for England in February. Beckham, currently training with Arsenal to regain fitness, will meet with Capello later this week. This article discusses the event and Beckham's campaign to remain part of the England side for years to come.