although I agree he's not a 90min player anymore, he'll still give as good a 70mins as anyone else could in that position, for now I still believe there is no better option than Beckham, like him or not, he's still the best option on the right wing AND as captain, critics moan he is a one trick pony, but hey........he's probably the best in the world at that trick and players love having him in the team, because he creates chances for them and gets goals himself, how many free-kicks did we score when he was out the squad?? As a captain, if you know he will never go hiding and will also be motivate those around him, Long Term.......after that.........Gerrard - only option really. Brought him on as a player for Liverpool and I'd expect him to do the same for England.